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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.93, 1,210.76 and 251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.93, 1,210.76 and 251.72 is: 377.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.93 : 1,210.76 = 251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.93/1,210.76 = 251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.93x = 1,210.76 × 251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.93x = 304,767.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,767.08/806.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.69

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