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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.20, 1,209.48 and 258.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.20, 1,209.48 and 258.41 is: 387.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.20 : 1,209.48 = 258.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.20/1,209.48 = 258.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.20x = 1,209.48 × 258.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.20x = 312,541.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,541.73/806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.67

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