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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.74, 1,214.30 and 376.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.74, 1,214.30 and 376.58 is: 564.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.74 : 1,214.30 = 376.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.74/1,214.30 = 376.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.74x = 1,214.30 × 376.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.74x = 457,281.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,281.09/810.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.03

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