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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.50, 1,209.93 and 293.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.50, 1,209.93 and 293.50 is: 440.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.50 : 1,209.93 = 293.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.50/1,209.93 = 293.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.50x = 1,209.93 × 293.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.50x = 355,114.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,114.46/806.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.32

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