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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.25, 1,207.86 and 257.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.25, 1,207.86 and 257.48 is: 386.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.25 : 1,207.86 = 257.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.25/1,207.86 = 257.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.25x = 1,207.86 × 257.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.25x = 310,999.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,999.79/805.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.22

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