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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.08, 1,208.93 and 258.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.08, 1,208.93 and 258.15 is: 387.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.08 : 1,208.93 = 258.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.08/1,208.93 = 258.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.08x = 1,208.93 × 258.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.08x = 312,083.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,083.99/806.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.16

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