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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.84, 1,218.60 and 373.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.84, 1,218.60 and 373.88 is: 560.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.84 : 1,218.60 = 373.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.84/1,218.60 = 373.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.84x = 1,218.60 × 373.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.84x = 455,610.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,610.17/812.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.52

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