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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.75, 1,215.07 and 376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.75, 1,215.07 and 376.88 is: 565.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.75 : 1,215.07 = 376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.75/1,215.07 = 376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.75x = 1,215.07 × 376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.75x = 457,928.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,928.56/809.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.52

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