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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.34, 1,210.65 and 287.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.34, 1,210.65 and 287.33 is: 430.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.34 : 1,210.65 = 287.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.34/1,210.65 = 287.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.34x = 1,210.65 × 287.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.34x = 347,855.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,855.01/807.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.87

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