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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.58, 1,214.56 and 261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.58, 1,214.56 and 261.80 is: 392.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.58 : 1,214.56 = 261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.58/1,214.56 = 261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.58x = 1,214.56 × 261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.58x = 317,971.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,971.81/809.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.76

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