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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.76, 1,210.14 and 293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.76, 1,210.14 and 293.76 is: 440.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.76 : 1,210.14 = 293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.76/1,210.14 = 293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.76x = 1,210.14 × 293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.76x = 355,490.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,490.73/806.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.64

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