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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.99, 1,213.86 and 370.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.99, 1,213.86 and 370.17 is: 554.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.99 : 1,213.86 = 370.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.99/1,213.86 = 370.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.99x = 1,213.86 × 370.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.99x = 449,328.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,328.49/809.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.74

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