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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.64, 1,206.58 and 256.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.64, 1,206.58 and 256.72 is: 384.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.64 : 1,206.58 = 256.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.64/1,206.58 = 256.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.64x = 1,206.58 × 256.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.64x = 309,753.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,753.22/804.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.96

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