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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.98, 1,213.49 and 261.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.98, 1,213.49 and 261.17 is: 391.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.98 : 1,213.49 = 261.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.98/1,213.49 = 261.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.98x = 1,213.49 × 261.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.98x = 316,921.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,921.77/808.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.75

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