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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.53, 1,216.26 and 377.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.53, 1,216.26 and 377.73 is: 566.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.53 : 1,216.26 = 377.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.53/1,216.26 = 377.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.53x = 1,216.26 × 377.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.53x = 459,417.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,417.89/811.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.11

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