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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.90, 1,206.59 and 256.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.90, 1,206.59 and 256.78 is: 384.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.90 : 1,206.59 = 256.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.90/1,206.59 = 256.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.90x = 1,206.59 × 256.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.90x = 309,828.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,828.18/804.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.93

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