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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.44, 1,209.74 and 286.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.44, 1,209.74 and 286.32 is: 429.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.44 : 1,209.74 = 286.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.44/1,209.74 = 286.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.44x = 1,209.74 × 286.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.44x = 346,372.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,372.76/806.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.51

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