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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.55, 1,209.80 and 258.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.55, 1,209.80 and 258.72 is: 388.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.55 : 1,209.80 = 258.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.55/1,209.80 = 258.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.55x = 1,209.80 × 258.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.55x = 312,999.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,999.46/806.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.07

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