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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.28, 1,213.62 and 261.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.28, 1,213.62 and 261.32 is: 391.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.28 : 1,213.62 = 261.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.28/1,213.62 = 261.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.28x = 1,213.62 × 261.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.28x = 317,140.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,140.28/809.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.88

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