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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.72, 1,207.23 and 256.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.72, 1,207.23 and 256.85 is: 385.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.72 : 1,207.23 = 256.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.72/1,207.23 = 256.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.72x = 1,207.23 × 256.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.72x = 310,077.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,077.03/804.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.32

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