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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.39, 1,217.52 and 373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.39, 1,217.52 and 373.48 is: 559.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.39 : 1,217.52 = 373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.39/1,217.52 = 373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.39x = 1,217.52 × 373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.39x = 454,719.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,719.37/812.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.73

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