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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.25, 1,213.77 and 261.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.25, 1,213.77 and 261.81 is: 392.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.25 : 1,213.77 = 261.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.25/1,213.77 = 261.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.25x = 1,213.77 × 261.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.25x = 317,777.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,777.12/809.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.68

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