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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.95, 1,207.43 and 257.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.95, 1,207.43 and 257.14 is: 385.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.95 : 1,207.43 = 257.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.95/1,207.43 = 257.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.95x = 1,207.43 × 257.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.95x = 310,478.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,478.55/804.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.71

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