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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.75, 1,216.23 and 371.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.75, 1,216.23 and 371.90 is: 557.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.75 : 1,216.23 = 371.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.75/1,216.23 = 371.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.75x = 1,216.23 × 371.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.75x = 452,309.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,309.86/810.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.89

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