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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.99, 1,205.93 and 256.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.99, 1,205.93 and 256.56 is: 384.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.99 : 1,205.93 = 256.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.99/1,205.93 = 256.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.99x = 1,205.93 × 256.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.99x = 309,392.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,392.12/803.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.82

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