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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.64, 1,214.46 and 261.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.64, 1,214.46 and 261.86 is: 392.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.64 : 1,214.46 = 261.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.64/1,214.46 = 261.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.64x = 1,214.46 × 261.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.64x = 318,018.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,018.50/809.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.79

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