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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.69, 1,219.15 and 374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.69, 1,219.15 and 374.08 is: 561.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.69 : 1,219.15 = 374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.69/1,219.15 = 374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.69x = 1,219.15 × 374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.69x = 456,053.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,053.54/812.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.17

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