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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.99, 1,210.50 and 287.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.99, 1,210.50 and 287.19 is: 430.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.99 : 1,210.50 = 287.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.99/1,210.50 = 287.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.99x = 1,210.50 × 287.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.99x = 347,643.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,643.50/806.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.79

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