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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.78, 1,207.11 and 257.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.78, 1,207.11 and 257.40 is: 386.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.78 : 1,207.11 = 257.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.78/1,207.11 = 257.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.78x = 1,207.11 × 257.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.78x = 310,710.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,710.11/804.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.08

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