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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.10, 1,216.03 and 377.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.10, 1,216.03 and 377.94 is: 566.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.10 : 1,216.03 = 377.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.10/1,216.03 = 377.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.10x = 1,216.03 × 377.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.10x = 459,586.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,586.38/811.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.62

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