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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.89, 1,209.38 and 292.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.89, 1,209.38 and 292.89 is: 439.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.89 : 1,209.38 = 292.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.89/1,209.38 = 292.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.89x = 1,209.38 × 292.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.89x = 354,214.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,214.97/805.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.53

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