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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.62, 1,207.14 and 256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.62, 1,207.14 and 256.80 is: 385.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.62 : 1,207.14 = 256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.62/1,207.14 = 256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.62x = 1,207.14 × 256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.62x = 309,993.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,993.55/804.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.27

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