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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.31, 1,209.36 and 258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.31, 1,209.36 and 258.54 is: 387.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.31 : 1,209.36 = 258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.31/1,209.36 = 258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.31x = 1,209.36 × 258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.31x = 312,667.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,667.93/806.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.78

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