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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.76, 1,215.36 and 377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.76, 1,215.36 and 377.04 is: 565.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.76 : 1,215.36 = 377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.76/1,215.36 = 377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.76x = 1,215.36 × 377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.76x = 458,239.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,239.33/809.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.90

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