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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.02, 1,213.70 and 289.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.02, 1,213.70 and 289.10 is: 433.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.02 : 1,213.70 = 289.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.02/1,213.70 = 289.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.02x = 1,213.70 × 289.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.02x = 350,880.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,880.67/809.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.71

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