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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.26, 1,211.04 and 280.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.26, 1,211.04 and 280.22 is: 420.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.26 : 1,211.04 = 280.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.26/1,211.04 = 280.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.26x = 1,211.04 × 280.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.26x = 339,351.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,351.57/807.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.38

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