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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.72, 1,211.74 and 259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.72, 1,211.74 and 259.92 is: 389.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.72 : 1,211.74 = 259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.72/1,211.74 = 259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.72x = 1,211.74 × 259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.72x = 314,955.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,955.46/807.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.93

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