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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.89, 1,208.98 and 258.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.89, 1,208.98 and 258.21 is: 387.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.89 : 1,208.98 = 258.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.89/1,208.98 = 258.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.89x = 1,208.98 × 258.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.89x = 312,170.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,170.73/805.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.36

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