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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.92, 1,214.88 and 262.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.92, 1,214.88 and 262.09 is: 393.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.92 : 1,214.88 = 262.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.92/1,214.88 = 262.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.92x = 1,214.88 × 262.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.92x = 318,407.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,407.90/809.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.14

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