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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.94, 1,215.32 and 377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.94, 1,215.32 and 377.04 is: 565.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.94 : 1,215.32 = 377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.94/1,215.32 = 377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.94x = 1,215.32 × 377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.94x = 458,222.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,222.37/809.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.75

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