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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.62, 1,214.31 and 289.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.62, 1,214.31 and 289.53 is: 434.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.62 : 1,214.31 = 289.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.62/1,214.31 = 289.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.62x = 1,214.31 × 289.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.62x = 351,575.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,575.81/809.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.25

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