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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.21, 1,213.55 and 261.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.21, 1,213.55 and 261.27 is: 391.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.21 : 1,213.55 = 261.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.21/1,213.55 = 261.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.21x = 1,213.55 × 261.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.21x = 317,062.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,062.90/809.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.82

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