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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.78, 1,211.37 and 259.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.78, 1,211.37 and 259.86 is: 389.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.78 : 1,211.37 = 259.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.78/1,211.37 = 259.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.78x = 1,211.37 × 259.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.78x = 314,786.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,786.61/807.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.69

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