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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.96, 1,214.81 and 289.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.96, 1,214.81 and 289.87 is: 434.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.96 : 1,214.81 = 289.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.96/1,214.81 = 289.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.96x = 1,214.81 × 289.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.96x = 352,136.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,136.18/809.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.76

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