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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.70, 1,210.14 and 258.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.70, 1,210.14 and 258.90 is: 388.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.70 : 1,210.14 = 258.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.70/1,210.14 = 258.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.70x = 1,210.14 × 258.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.70x = 313,305.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,305.25/806.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.38

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