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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.95, 1,215.39 and 377.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.95, 1,215.39 and 377.10 is: 565.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.95 : 1,215.39 = 377.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.95/1,215.39 = 377.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.95x = 1,215.39 × 377.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.95x = 458,321.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,321.68/809.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.87

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