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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.19, 1,209.82 and 293.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.19, 1,209.82 and 293.19 is: 439.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.19 : 1,209.82 = 293.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.19/1,209.82 = 293.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.19x = 1,209.82 × 293.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.19x = 354,707.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,707.13/806.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.98

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