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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.62, 1,213.64 and 261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.62, 1,213.64 and 261.40 is: 391.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.62 : 1,213.64 = 261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.62/1,213.64 = 261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.62x = 1,213.64 × 261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.62x = 317,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,245.50/809.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.84

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