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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.35, 1,214.15 and 261.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.35, 1,214.15 and 261.47 is: 392.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.35 : 1,214.15 = 261.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.35/1,214.15 = 261.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.35x = 1,214.15 × 261.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.35x = 317,463.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,463.80/809.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.25

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