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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.98, 1,213.26 and 261.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.98, 1,213.26 and 261.21 is: 391.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.98 : 1,213.26 = 261.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.98/1,213.26 = 261.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.98x = 1,213.26 × 261.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.98x = 316,915.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,915.64/808.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.75

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