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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.76, 1,213.13 and 260.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.76, 1,213.13 and 260.95 is: 391.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.76 : 1,213.13 = 260.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.76/1,213.13 = 260.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.76x = 1,213.13 × 260.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.76x = 316,566.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,566.27/808.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.42

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