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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.71, 1,216.40 and 377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.71, 1,216.40 and 377.60 is: 566.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.71 : 1,216.40 = 377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.71/1,216.40 = 377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.71x = 1,216.40 × 377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.71x = 459,310.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,310.75/810.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.55

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