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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.48, 1,209.90 and 258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.48, 1,209.90 and 258.72 is: 388.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.48 : 1,209.90 = 258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.48/1,209.90 = 258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.48x = 1,209.90 × 258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.48x = 313,019.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,019.82/806.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.13

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