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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.62, 1,214.70 and 289.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.62, 1,214.70 and 289.51 is: 434.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.62 : 1,214.70 = 289.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.62/1,214.70 = 289.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.62x = 1,214.70 × 289.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.62x = 351,670.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,670.51/809.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.37

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