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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.22, 1,209.33 and 286.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.22, 1,209.33 and 286.62 is: 429.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.22 : 1,209.33 = 286.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.22/1,209.33 = 286.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.22x = 1,209.33 × 286.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.22x = 346,618.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,618.16/806.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.93

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