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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.74, 1,212.96 and 260.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.74, 1,212.96 and 260.91 is: 391.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.74 : 1,212.96 = 260.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.74/1,212.96 = 260.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.74x = 1,212.96 × 260.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.74x = 316,473.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,473.39/808.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.32

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