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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.70, 1,209.84 and 258.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.70, 1,209.84 and 258.60 is: 387.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.70 : 1,209.84 = 258.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.70/1,209.84 = 258.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.70x = 1,209.84 × 258.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.70x = 312,864.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,864.62/806.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.83

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