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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.20, 1,206.14 and 290.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.20, 1,206.14 and 290.92 is: 436.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.20 : 1,206.14 = 290.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.20/1,206.14 = 290.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.20x = 1,206.14 × 290.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.20x = 350,890.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,890.25/804.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.32

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