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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.24, 1,210.85 and 259.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.24, 1,210.85 and 259.41 is: 389.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.24 : 1,210.85 = 259.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.24/1,210.85 = 259.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.24x = 1,210.85 × 259.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.24x = 314,105.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,105.30/807.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.11

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