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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.88, 1,211.64 and 259.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.88, 1,211.64 and 259.96 is: 389.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.88 : 1,211.64 = 259.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.88/1,211.64 = 259.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.88x = 1,211.64 × 259.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.88x = 314,977.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,977.93/807.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.88

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