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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.82, 1,207.23 and 257.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.82, 1,207.23 and 257.05 is: 385.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.82 : 1,207.23 = 257.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.82/1,207.23 = 257.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.82x = 1,207.23 × 257.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.82x = 310,318.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,318.47/804.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.58

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