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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.40, 1,213.34 and 261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.40, 1,213.34 and 261.30 is: 391.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.40 : 1,213.34 = 261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.40/1,213.34 = 261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.40x = 1,213.34 × 261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.40x = 317,044.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,044.44/809.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.70

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