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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.50, 1,214.34 and 261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.50, 1,214.34 and 261.66 is: 392.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.50 : 1,214.34 = 261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.50/1,214.34 = 261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.50x = 1,214.34 × 261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.50x = 317,744.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,744.20/809.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.52

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