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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.02, 1,210.70 and 287.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.02, 1,210.70 and 287.10 is: 430.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.02 : 1,210.70 = 287.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.02/1,210.70 = 287.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.02x = 1,210.70 × 287.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.02x = 347,591.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,591.97/807.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.71

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