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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.89, 1,206.83 and 256.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.89, 1,206.83 and 256.79 is: 385.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.89 : 1,206.83 = 256.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.89/1,206.83 = 256.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.89x = 1,206.83 × 256.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.89x = 309,905.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,905.53/804.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.03

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