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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.82, 1,210.10 and 287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.82, 1,210.10 and 287.20 is: 430.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.82 : 1,210.10 = 287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.82/1,210.10 = 287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.82x = 1,210.10 × 287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.82x = 347,540.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,540.72/806.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.75

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