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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.24, 1,215.06 and 377.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.24, 1,215.06 and 377.08 is: 564.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.24 : 1,215.06 = 377.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.24/1,215.06 = 377.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.24x = 1,215.06 × 377.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.24x = 458,174.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,174.82/811.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.78

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