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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.51, 1,215.43 and 377.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.51, 1,215.43 and 377.75 is: 565.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.51 : 1,215.43 = 377.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.51/1,215.43 = 377.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.51x = 1,215.43 × 377.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.51x = 459,128.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,128.68/811.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.77

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