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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.04, 1,210.14 and 286.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.04, 1,210.14 and 286.84 is: 430.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.04 : 1,210.14 = 286.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.04/1,210.14 = 286.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.04x = 1,210.14 × 286.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.04x = 347,116.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,116.56/807.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.11

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