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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.76, 1,211.68 and 294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.76, 1,211.68 and 294.72 is: 442.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.76 : 1,211.68 = 294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.76/1,211.68 = 294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.76x = 1,211.68 × 294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.76x = 357,106.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,106.33/807.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.09

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