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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.86, 1,205.79 and 290.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.86, 1,205.79 and 290.50 is: 435.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.86 : 1,205.79 = 290.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.86/1,205.79 = 290.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.86x = 1,205.79 × 290.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.86x = 350,282.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,282.00/803.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.75

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