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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.17, 1,210.76 and 287.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.17, 1,210.76 and 287.19 is: 430.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.17 : 1,210.76 = 287.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.17/1,210.76 = 287.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.17x = 1,210.76 × 287.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.17x = 347,716.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,716.45/807.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.79

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