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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.18, 1,210.51 and 259.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.18, 1,210.51 and 259.23 is: 388.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.18 : 1,210.51 = 259.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.18/1,210.51 = 259.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.18x = 1,210.51 × 259.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.18x = 313,799.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,799.21/807.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.76

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