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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.09, 1,208.64 and 257.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.09, 1,208.64 and 257.99 is: 386.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.09 : 1,208.64 = 257.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.09/1,208.64 = 257.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.09x = 1,208.64 × 257.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.09x = 311,810.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,810.99/806.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.82

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