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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.96, 1,216.43 and 377.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.96, 1,216.43 and 377.88 is: 566.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.96 : 1,216.43 = 377.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.96/1,216.43 = 377.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.96x = 1,216.43 × 377.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.96x = 459,664.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,664.57/810.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.82

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