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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.56, 1,212.80 and 288.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.56, 1,212.80 and 288.54 is: 432.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.56 : 1,212.80 = 288.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.56/1,212.80 = 288.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.56x = 1,212.80 × 288.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.56x = 349,939.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,939.87/808.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.79

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