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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.97, 1,213.49 and 261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.97, 1,213.49 and 261.16 is: 391.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.97 : 1,213.49 = 261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.97/1,213.49 = 261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.97x = 1,213.49 × 261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.97x = 316,915.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,915.05/808.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.75

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