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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.65, 1,205.61 and 255.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.65, 1,205.61 and 255.79 is: 383.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.65 : 1,205.61 = 255.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.65/1,205.61 = 255.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.65x = 1,205.61 × 255.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.65x = 308,382.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,382.98/803.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.73

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