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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.63, 1,212.96 and 260.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.63, 1,212.96 and 260.86 is: 391.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.63 : 1,212.96 = 260.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.63/1,212.96 = 260.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.63x = 1,212.96 × 260.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.63x = 316,412.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,412.75/808.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.29

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