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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.71, 1,212.79 and 288.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.71, 1,212.79 and 288.62 is: 432.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.71 : 1,212.79 = 288.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.71/1,212.79 = 288.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.71x = 1,212.79 × 288.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.71x = 350,035.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,035.45/808.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.83

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