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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.37, 1,209.55 and 258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.37, 1,209.55 and 258.54 is: 387.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.37 : 1,209.55 = 258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.37/1,209.55 = 258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.37x = 1,209.55 × 258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.37x = 312,717.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,717.06/806.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.81

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