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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.12, 1,212.04 and 288.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.12, 1,212.04 and 288.08 is: 432.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.12 : 1,212.04 = 288.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.12/1,212.04 = 288.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.12x = 1,212.04 × 288.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.12x = 349,164.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,164.48/808.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.07

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