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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.90, 1,214.97 and 261.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.90, 1,214.97 and 261.90 is: 392.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.90 : 1,214.97 = 261.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.90/1,214.97 = 261.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.90x = 1,214.97 × 261.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.90x = 318,200.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,200.64/809.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.89

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