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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.12, 1,209.32 and 293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.12, 1,209.32 and 293 is: 439.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.12 : 1,209.32 = 293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.12/1,209.32 = 293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.12x = 1,209.32 × 293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.12x = 354,330.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,330.76/806.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.55

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