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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.86, 1,207.18 and 257.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.86, 1,207.18 and 257.05 is: 385.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.86 : 1,207.18 = 257.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.86/1,207.18 = 257.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.86x = 1,207.18 × 257.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.86x = 310,301.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,301.96/804.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.54

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