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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.56, 1,209.76 and 259.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.56, 1,209.76 and 259.14 is: 388.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.56 : 1,209.76 = 259.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.56/1,209.76 = 259.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.56x = 1,209.76 × 259.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.56x = 313,497.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,497.21/806.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.68

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