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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.11, 1,213.35 and 261.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.11, 1,213.35 and 261.14 is: 391.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.11 : 1,213.35 = 261.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.11/1,213.35 = 261.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.11x = 1,213.35 × 261.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.11x = 316,856.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,856.20/809.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.61

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