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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.89, 1,214.84 and 290.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.89, 1,214.84 and 290.02 is: 435.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.89 : 1,214.84 = 290.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.89/1,214.84 = 290.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.89x = 1,214.84 × 290.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.89x = 352,326.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,326.45/809.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.03

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