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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.89, 1,214.87 and 262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.89, 1,214.87 and 262 is: 393.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.89 : 1,214.87 = 262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.89/1,214.87 = 262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.89x = 1,214.87 × 262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.89x = 318,295.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,295.94/809.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.01

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