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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.60, 1,206.99 and 256.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.60, 1,206.99 and 256.59 is: 384.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.60 : 1,206.99 = 256.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.60/1,206.99 = 256.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.60x = 1,206.99 × 256.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.60x = 309,701.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,701.56/804.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.91

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