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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.30, 1,211.04 and 259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.30, 1,211.04 and 259.56 is: 389.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.30 : 1,211.04 = 259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.30/1,211.04 = 259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.30x = 1,211.04 × 259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.30x = 314,337.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,337.54/807.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.37

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