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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.76, 1,213.14 and 260.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.76, 1,213.14 and 260.94 is: 391.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.76 : 1,213.14 = 260.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.76/1,213.14 = 260.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.76x = 1,213.14 × 260.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.76x = 316,556.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,556.75/808.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.41

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