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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.93, 1,217.01 and 378.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.93, 1,217.01 and 378.39 is: 567.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.93 : 1,217.01 = 378.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.93/1,217.01 = 378.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.93x = 1,217.01 × 378.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.93x = 460,504.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,504.41/810.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.87

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