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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.84, 1,215.72 and 377.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.84, 1,215.72 and 377.76 is: 566.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.84 : 1,215.72 = 377.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.84/1,215.72 = 377.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.84x = 1,215.72 × 377.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.84x = 459,250.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,250.39/810.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.39

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