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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.55, 1,213.73 and 296.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.55, 1,213.73 and 296.19 is: 444.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.55 : 1,213.73 = 296.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.55/1,213.73 = 296.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.55x = 1,213.73 × 296.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.55x = 359,493.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,493.21/809.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.07

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