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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.80, 1,213.08 and 288.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.80, 1,213.08 and 288.66 is: 432.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.80 : 1,213.08 = 288.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.80/1,213.08 = 288.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.80x = 1,213.08 × 288.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.80x = 350,167.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,167.67/808.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.95

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