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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.42, 1,213.65 and 377.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.42, 1,213.65 and 377.70 is: 565.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.42 : 1,213.65 = 377.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.42/1,213.65 = 377.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.42x = 1,213.65 × 377.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.42x = 458,395.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,395.61/810.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.63

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