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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.32, 1,217.34 and 378.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.32, 1,217.34 and 378.42 is: 567.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.32 : 1,217.34 = 378.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.32/1,217.34 = 378.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.32x = 1,217.34 × 378.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.32x = 460,665.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,665.80/811.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.80

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