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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.37, 1,206.76 and 256.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.37, 1,206.76 and 256.55 is: 384.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.37 : 1,206.76 = 256.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.37/1,206.76 = 256.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.37x = 1,206.76 × 256.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.37x = 309,594.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,594.28/804.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.89

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