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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.93, 1,216.49 and 372.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.93, 1,216.49 and 372.07 is: 558.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.93 : 1,216.49 = 372.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.93/1,216.49 = 372.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.93x = 1,216.49 × 372.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.93x = 452,619.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,619.43/810.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.15

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