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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.63, 1,214.49 and 261.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.63, 1,214.49 and 261.97 is: 392.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.63 : 1,214.49 = 261.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.63/1,214.49 = 261.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.63x = 1,214.49 × 261.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.63x = 318,157.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,157.89/809.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.97

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