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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.71, 1,209.55 and 258.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.71, 1,209.55 and 258.85 is: 388.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.71 : 1,209.55 = 258.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.71/1,209.55 = 258.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.71x = 1,209.55 × 258.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.71x = 313,092.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,092.02/806.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.11

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