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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.78, 1,213.23 and 261.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.78, 1,213.23 and 261.22 is: 391.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.78 : 1,213.23 = 261.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.78/1,213.23 = 261.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.78x = 1,213.23 × 261.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.78x = 316,919.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,919.94/808.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.85

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