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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.86, 1,204.29 and 289.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.86, 1,204.29 and 289.50 is: 434.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.86 : 1,204.29 = 289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.86/1,204.29 = 289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.86x = 1,204.29 × 289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.86x = 348,641.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,641.96/802.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.25

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