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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.27, 1,209.59 and 258.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.27, 1,209.59 and 258.49 is: 387.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.27 : 1,209.59 = 258.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.27/1,209.59 = 258.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.27x = 1,209.59 × 258.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.27x = 312,663.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,663.90/806.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.79

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