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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.92, 1,207.22 and 256.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.92, 1,207.22 and 256.94 is: 385.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.92 : 1,207.22 = 256.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.92/1,207.22 = 256.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.92x = 1,207.22 × 256.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.92x = 310,183.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,183.11/804.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.36

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