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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.78, 1,214.68 and 262.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.78, 1,214.68 and 262.01 is: 393.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.78 : 1,214.68 = 262.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.78/1,214.68 = 262.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.78x = 1,214.68 × 262.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.78x = 318,260.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,260.69/809.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.02

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