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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.73, 1,212.82 and 260.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.73, 1,212.82 and 260.77 is: 391.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.73 : 1,212.82 = 260.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.73/1,212.82 = 260.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.73x = 1,212.82 × 260.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.73x = 316,267.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,267.07/808.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.07

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