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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.58, 1,212.84 and 288.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.58, 1,212.84 and 288.60 is: 432.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.58 : 1,212.84 = 288.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.58/1,212.84 = 288.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.58x = 1,212.84 × 288.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.58x = 350,021.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,021.08/808.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.88

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