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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.37, 1,214.01 and 289.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.37, 1,214.01 and 289.35 is: 434.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.37 : 1,214.01 = 289.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.37/1,214.01 = 289.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.37x = 1,214.01 × 289.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.37x = 351,273.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,273.79/809.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.01

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