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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.76, 1,214.78 and 262.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.76, 1,214.78 and 262.11 is: 393.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.76 : 1,214.78 = 262.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.76/1,214.78 = 262.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.76x = 1,214.78 × 262.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.76x = 318,404.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,404.68/809.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.21

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