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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.49, 1,212.44 and 260.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.49, 1,212.44 and 260.53 is: 390.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.49 : 1,212.44 = 260.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.49/1,212.44 = 260.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.49x = 1,212.44 × 260.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.49x = 315,872.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,872.66/808.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.69

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