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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.03, 1,211.06 and 259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.03, 1,211.06 and 259.62 is: 389.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.03 : 1,211.06 = 259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.03/1,211.06 = 259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.03x = 1,211.06 × 259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.03x = 314,415.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,415.40/807.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.60

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