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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.57, 1,209.88 and 259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.57, 1,209.88 and 259.16 is: 388.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.57 : 1,209.88 = 259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.57/1,209.88 = 259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.57x = 1,209.88 × 259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.57x = 313,552.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,552.50/806.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.75

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