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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.85, 1,210.45 and 259.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.85, 1,210.45 and 259.03 is: 388.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.85 : 1,210.45 = 259.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.85/1,210.45 = 259.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.85x = 1,210.45 × 259.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.85x = 313,545.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,545.19/806.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.60

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