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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.03, 1,210.49 and 259.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.03, 1,210.49 and 259.07 is: 388.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.03 : 1,210.49 = 259.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.03/1,210.49 = 259.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.03x = 1,210.49 × 259.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.03x = 313,594.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,594.30/807.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.58

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