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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.46, 1,214.46 and 261.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.46, 1,214.46 and 261.65 is: 392.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.46 : 1,214.46 = 261.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.46/1,214.46 = 261.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.46x = 1,214.46 × 261.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.46x = 317,763.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,763.46/809.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.56

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