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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.96, 1,210.52 and 294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.96, 1,210.52 and 294 is: 441.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.96 : 1,210.52 = 294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.96/1,210.52 = 294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.96x = 1,210.52 × 294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.96x = 355,892.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,892.88/806.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.03

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