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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.08, 1,213.80 and 261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.08, 1,213.80 and 261.16 is: 391.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.08 : 1,213.80 = 261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.08/1,213.80 = 261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.08x = 1,213.80 × 261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.08x = 316,996.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,996.01/809.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.80

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