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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.48, 1,211.45 and 259.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.48, 1,211.45 and 259.65 is: 389.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.48 : 1,211.45 = 259.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.48/1,211.45 = 259.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.48x = 1,211.45 × 259.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.48x = 314,552.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,552.99/807.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.55

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