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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.63, 1,209.80 and 258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.63, 1,209.80 and 258.68 is: 387.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.63 : 1,209.80 = 258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.63/1,209.80 = 258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.63x = 1,209.80 × 258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.63x = 312,949.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,949.77/806.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.97

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