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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.62, 1,214.30 and 261.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.62, 1,214.30 and 261.74 is: 392.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.62 : 1,214.30 = 261.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.62/1,214.30 = 261.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.62x = 1,214.30 × 261.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.62x = 317,834.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,834.57/809.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.57

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