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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.85, 1,209.96 and 286.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.85, 1,209.96 and 286.73 is: 429.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.85 : 1,209.96 = 286.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.85/1,209.96 = 286.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.85x = 1,209.96 × 286.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.85x = 346,925.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,925.78/806.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.98

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