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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.56, 1,215.76 and 371.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.56, 1,215.76 and 371.64 is: 557.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.56 : 1,215.76 = 371.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.56/1,215.76 = 371.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.56x = 1,215.76 × 371.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.56x = 451,822.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,822.53/810.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.42

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