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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.04, 1,212.26 and 288.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.04, 1,212.26 and 288.14 is: 432.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.04 : 1,212.26 = 288.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.04/1,212.26 = 288.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.04x = 1,212.26 × 288.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.04x = 349,293.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,293.09/808.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.27

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