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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.86, 1,204.20 and 255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.86, 1,204.20 and 255.06 is: 382.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.86 : 1,204.20 = 255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.86/1,204.20 = 255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.86x = 1,204.20 × 255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.86x = 307,143.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,143.25/802.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.56

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