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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.84, 1,210.59 and 286.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.84, 1,210.59 and 286.94 is: 430.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.84 : 1,210.59 = 286.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.84/1,210.59 = 286.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.84x = 1,210.59 × 286.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.84x = 347,366.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,366.69/806.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.53

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