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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.25, 1,207.79 and 257.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.25, 1,207.79 and 257.82 is: 386.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.25 : 1,207.79 = 257.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.25/1,207.79 = 257.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.25x = 1,207.79 × 257.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.25x = 311,391.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,391.13/805.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.70

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