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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.55, 1,217.55 and 373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.55, 1,217.55 and 373.08 is: 559.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.55 : 1,217.55 = 373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.55/1,217.55 = 373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.55x = 1,217.55 × 373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.55x = 454,243.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,243.55/811.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.72

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