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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.33, 1,211.01 and 287.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.33, 1,211.01 and 287.31 is: 430.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.33 : 1,211.01 = 287.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.33/1,211.01 = 287.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.33x = 1,211.01 × 287.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.33x = 347,935.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,935.28/807.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.97

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