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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.07, 1,209.09 and 293.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.07, 1,209.09 and 293.07 is: 439.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.07 : 1,209.09 = 293.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.07/1,209.09 = 293.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.07x = 1,209.09 × 293.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.07x = 354,348.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,348.01/806.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.60

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