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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.95, 1,214.85 and 262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.95, 1,214.85 and 262.14 is: 393.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.95 : 1,214.85 = 262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.95/1,214.85 = 262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.95x = 1,214.85 × 262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.95x = 318,455.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,455.73/809.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.18

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