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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.82, 1,213.41 and 261.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.82, 1,213.41 and 261.01 is: 391.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.82 : 1,213.41 = 261.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.82/1,213.41 = 261.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.82x = 1,213.41 × 261.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.82x = 316,712.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,712.14/808.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.57

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