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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.13, 1,209.20 and 258.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.13, 1,209.20 and 258.17 is: 387.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.13 : 1,209.20 = 258.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.13/1,209.20 = 258.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.13x = 1,209.20 × 258.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.13x = 312,171.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,171.83/806.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.25

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