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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.95, 1,213.58 and 288.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.95, 1,213.58 and 288.99 is: 433.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.95 : 1,213.58 = 288.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.95/1,213.58 = 288.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.95x = 1,213.58 × 288.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.95x = 350,712.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,712.48/808.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.54

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