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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.87, 1,208.72 and 258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.87, 1,208.72 and 258.44 is: 387.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.87 : 1,208.72 = 258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.87/1,208.72 = 258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.87x = 1,208.72 × 258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.87x = 312,385.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,385.26/805.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.64

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