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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.59, 1,216.25 and 371.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.59, 1,216.25 and 371.97 is: 558.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.59 : 1,216.25 = 371.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.59/1,216.25 = 371.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.59x = 1,216.25 × 371.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.59x = 452,408.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,408.51/810.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.12

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