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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.81, 1,214.74 and 372.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.81, 1,214.74 and 372.43 is: 557.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.81 : 1,214.74 = 372.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.81/1,214.74 = 372.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.81x = 1,214.74 × 372.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.81x = 452,405.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,405.62/810.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.97

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