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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.01, 1,214.88 and 289.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.01, 1,214.88 and 289.90 is: 434.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.01 : 1,214.88 = 289.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.01/1,214.88 = 289.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.01x = 1,214.88 × 289.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.01x = 352,193.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,193.71/810.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.80

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