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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.25, 1,214.08 and 261.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.25, 1,214.08 and 261.42 is: 392.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.25 : 1,214.08 = 261.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.25/1,214.08 = 261.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.25x = 1,214.08 × 261.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.25x = 317,383.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,383.49/809.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.19

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