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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.19, 1,209.30 and 286.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.19, 1,209.30 and 286.17 is: 429.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.19 : 1,209.30 = 286.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.19/1,209.30 = 286.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.19x = 1,209.30 × 286.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.19x = 346,065.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,065.38/806.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.26

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