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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.50, 1,206.74 and 256.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.50, 1,206.74 and 256.73 is: 385.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.50 : 1,206.74 = 256.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.50/1,206.74 = 256.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.50x = 1,206.74 × 256.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.50x = 309,799.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,799.04/804.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.09

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