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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.39, 1,212.62 and 260.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.39, 1,212.62 and 260.51 is: 390.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.39 : 1,212.62 = 260.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.39/1,212.62 = 260.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.39x = 1,212.62 × 260.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.39x = 315,899.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,899.64/808.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.78

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