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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.36, 1,209.43 and 258.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.36, 1,209.43 and 258.59 is: 387.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.36 : 1,209.43 = 258.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.36/1,209.43 = 258.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.36x = 1,209.43 × 258.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.36x = 312,749.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,749.85/806.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.86

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