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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.80, 1,213.40 and 261.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.80, 1,213.40 and 261.03 is: 391.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.80 : 1,213.40 = 261.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.80/1,213.40 = 261.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.80x = 1,213.40 × 261.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.80x = 316,733.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,733.80/808.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.61

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