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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.77, 1,216.25 and 377.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.77, 1,216.25 and 377.82 is: 566.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.77 : 1,216.25 = 377.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.77/1,216.25 = 377.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.77x = 1,216.25 × 377.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.77x = 459,521.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,521.69/810.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.78

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