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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.83, 1,210.47 and 259

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.83, 1,210.47 and 259 is: 388.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.83 : 1,210.47 = 259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.83/1,210.47 = 259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.83x = 1,210.47 × 259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.83x = 313,511.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,511.73/806.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.57

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