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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.24, 1,214.09 and 261.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.24, 1,214.09 and 261.41 is: 392.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.24 : 1,214.09 = 261.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.24/1,214.09 = 261.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.24x = 1,214.09 × 261.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.24x = 317,367.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,367.89/809.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.18

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