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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.07, 1,212.17 and 260.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.07, 1,212.17 and 260.25 is: 390.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.07 : 1,212.17 = 260.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.07/1,212.17 = 260.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.07x = 1,212.17 × 260.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.07x = 315,465.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,465.94/808.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.40

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