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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.51, 1,206.90 and 256.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.51, 1,206.90 and 256.73 is: 385.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.51 : 1,206.90 = 256.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.51/1,206.90 = 256.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.51x = 1,206.90 × 256.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.51x = 309,841.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,841.40/804.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.13

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