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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.64, 1,213.38 and 370.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.64, 1,213.38 and 370.94 is: 555.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.64 : 1,213.38 = 370.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.64/1,213.38 = 370.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.64x = 1,213.38 × 370.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.64x = 450,091.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,091.18/809.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.92

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