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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.04, 1,211.04 and 294.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.04, 1,211.04 and 294.08 is: 441.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.04 : 1,211.04 = 294.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.04/1,211.04 = 294.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.04x = 1,211.04 × 294.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.04x = 356,142.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,142.64/807.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.29

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