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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.99, 1,210.82 and 259.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.99, 1,210.82 and 259.32 is: 389.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.99 : 1,210.82 = 259.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.99/1,210.82 = 259.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.99x = 1,210.82 × 259.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.99x = 313,993.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,993.09/806.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.09

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