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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.58, 1,217.55 and 378.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.58, 1,217.55 and 378.50 is: 567.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.58 : 1,217.55 = 378.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.58/1,217.55 = 378.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.58x = 1,217.55 × 378.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.58x = 460,842.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,842.68/811.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.83

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