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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.79, 1,207.02 and 256.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.79, 1,207.02 and 256.82 is: 385.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.79 : 1,207.02 = 256.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.79/1,207.02 = 256.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.79x = 1,207.02 × 256.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.79x = 309,986.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,986.88/804.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.18

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