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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.86, 1,215.71 and 377.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.86, 1,215.71 and 377.78 is: 566.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.86 : 1,215.71 = 377.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.86/1,215.71 = 377.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.86x = 1,215.71 × 377.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.86x = 459,270.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,270.92/810.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.40

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