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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.08, 1,213.34 and 289.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.08, 1,213.34 and 289.08 is: 433.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.08 : 1,213.34 = 289.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.08/1,213.34 = 289.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.08x = 1,213.34 × 289.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.08x = 350,752.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,752.33/809.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.52

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