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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.31, 1,214.01 and 261.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.31, 1,214.01 and 261.59 is: 392.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.31 : 1,214.01 = 261.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.31/1,214.01 = 261.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.31x = 1,214.01 × 261.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.31x = 317,566.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,566.81/809.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.39

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