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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.85, 1,211.95 and 287.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.85, 1,211.95 and 287.88 is: 431.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.85 : 1,211.95 = 287.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.85/1,211.95 = 287.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.85x = 1,211.95 × 287.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.85x = 348,896.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,896.17/807.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.88

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