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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.78, 1,207.32 and 256.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.78, 1,207.32 and 256.92 is: 385.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.78 : 1,207.32 = 256.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.78/1,207.32 = 256.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.78x = 1,207.32 × 256.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.78x = 310,184.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,184.65/804.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.43

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