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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.41, 1,214.22 and 261.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.41, 1,214.22 and 261.41 is: 392.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.41 : 1,214.22 = 261.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.41/1,214.22 = 261.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.41x = 1,214.22 × 261.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.41x = 317,409.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,409.25/809.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.15

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