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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.67, 1,214.51 and 289.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.67, 1,214.51 and 289.69 is: 434.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.67 : 1,214.51 = 289.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.67/1,214.51 = 289.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.67x = 1,214.51 × 289.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.67x = 351,831.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,831.40/809.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.54

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