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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.29, 1,209.34 and 258.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.29, 1,209.34 and 258.42 is: 387.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.29 : 1,209.34 = 258.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.29/1,209.34 = 258.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.29x = 1,209.34 × 258.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.29x = 312,524.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,524.14/806.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.61

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