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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.52, 1,212.44 and 260.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.52, 1,212.44 and 260.55 is: 390.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.52 : 1,212.44 = 260.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.52/1,212.44 = 260.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.52x = 1,212.44 × 260.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.52x = 315,899.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,899.94/808.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.72

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