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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.53, 1,217.57 and 373.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.53, 1,217.57 and 373.55 is: 559.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.53 : 1,217.57 = 373.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.53/1,217.57 = 373.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.53x = 1,217.57 × 373.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.53x = 454,815.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,815.32/812.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.75

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