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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809, 1,213.60 and 261.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809, 1,213.60 and 261.17 is: 391.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809 : 1,213.60 = 261.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809/1,213.60 = 261.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809x = 1,213.60 × 261.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809x = 316,955.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,955.91/809
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.79

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