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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.52, 1,214.84 and 376.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.52, 1,214.84 and 376.76 is: 564.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.52 : 1,214.84 = 376.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.52/1,214.84 = 376.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.52x = 1,214.84 × 376.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.52x = 457,703.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,703.12/810.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.70

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