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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.77, 1,214.81 and 261.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.77, 1,214.81 and 261.94 is: 392.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.77 : 1,214.81 = 261.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.77/1,214.81 = 261.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.77x = 1,214.81 × 261.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.77x = 318,206.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,206.02/809.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.96

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