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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.35, 1,210.37 and 287.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.35, 1,210.37 and 287.06 is: 430.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.35 : 1,210.37 = 287.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.35/1,210.37 = 287.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.35x = 1,210.37 × 287.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.35x = 347,441.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,441.33/807.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.35

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