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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.85, 1,213.52 and 261.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.85, 1,213.52 and 261.02 is: 391.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.85 : 1,213.52 = 261.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.85/1,213.52 = 261.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.85x = 1,213.52 × 261.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.85x = 316,754.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,754.72/808.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.61

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