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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.05, 1,210.77 and 259.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.05, 1,210.77 and 259.29 is: 389.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.05 : 1,210.77 = 259.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.05/1,210.77 = 259.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.05x = 1,210.77 × 259.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.05x = 313,940.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,940.55/807.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.00

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