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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.80, 1,215.48 and 377.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.80, 1,215.48 and 377.84 is: 566.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.80 : 1,215.48 = 377.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.80/1,215.48 = 377.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.80x = 1,215.48 × 377.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.80x = 459,256.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,256.96/810.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.42

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