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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.64, 1,211.35 and 260.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.64, 1,211.35 and 260.19 is: 390.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.64 : 1,211.35 = 260.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.64/1,211.35 = 260.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.64x = 1,211.35 × 260.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.64x = 315,181.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,181.16/807.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.25

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