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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.74, 1,218.70 and 373.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.74, 1,218.70 and 373.86 is: 560.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.74 : 1,218.70 = 373.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.74/1,218.70 = 373.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.74x = 1,218.70 × 373.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.74x = 455,623.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,623.18/812.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.60

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