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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.26, 1,211.06 and 259.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.26, 1,211.06 and 259.45 is: 389.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.26 : 1,211.06 = 259.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.26/1,211.06 = 259.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.26x = 1,211.06 × 259.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.26x = 314,207.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,207.14/807.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.23

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