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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.27, 1,210.61 and 280.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.27, 1,210.61 and 280.07 is: 420.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.27 : 1,210.61 = 280.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.27/1,210.61 = 280.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.27x = 1,210.61 × 280.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.27x = 339,055.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,055.54/807.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.00

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