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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.99, 1,213.52 and 288.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.99, 1,213.52 and 288.77 is: 433.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.99 : 1,213.52 = 288.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.99/1,213.52 = 288.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.99x = 1,213.52 × 288.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.99x = 350,420.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,420.66/808.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.16

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