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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.60, 1,218.74 and 373.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.60, 1,218.74 and 373.72 is: 560.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.60 : 1,218.74 = 373.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.60/1,218.74 = 373.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.60x = 1,218.74 × 373.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.60x = 455,467.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,467.51/812.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.51

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