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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.36, 1,209.54 and 293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.36, 1,209.54 and 293.40 is: 440.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.36 : 1,209.54 = 293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.36/1,209.54 = 293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.36x = 1,209.54 × 293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.36x = 354,879.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,879.04/806.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.10

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