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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.43, 1,210.88 and 259.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.43, 1,210.88 and 259.48 is: 389.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.43 : 1,210.88 = 259.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.43/1,210.88 = 259.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.43x = 1,210.88 × 259.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.43x = 314,196.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,196.76/807.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.13

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