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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.86, 1,208.72 and 258.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.86, 1,208.72 and 258.01 is: 386.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.86 : 1,208.72 = 258.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.86/1,208.72 = 258.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.86x = 1,208.72 × 258.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.86x = 311,859.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,859.47/805.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.99

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