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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.95, 1,208.76 and 258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.95, 1,208.76 and 258.18 is: 387.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.95 : 1,208.76 = 258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.95/1,208.76 = 258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.95x = 1,208.76 × 258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.95x = 312,077.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,077.66/805.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.22

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