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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.72, 1,212.87 and 260.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.72, 1,212.87 and 260.97 is: 391.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.72 : 1,212.87 = 260.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.72/1,212.87 = 260.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.72x = 1,212.87 × 260.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.72x = 316,522.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,522.68/808.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.39

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