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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.74, 1,213.35 and 376.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.74, 1,213.35 and 376.39 is: 564.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.74 : 1,213.35 = 376.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.74/1,213.35 = 376.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.74x = 1,213.35 × 376.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.74x = 456,692.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,692.81/809.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.00

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