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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.95, 1,210.26 and 259.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.95, 1,210.26 and 259.18 is: 388.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.95 : 1,210.26 = 259.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.95/1,210.26 = 259.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.95x = 1,210.26 × 259.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.95x = 313,675.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,675.19/806.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.72

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