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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.97, 1,214.84 and 262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.97, 1,214.84 and 262.20 is: 393.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.97 : 1,214.84 = 262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.97/1,214.84 = 262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.97x = 1,214.84 × 262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.97x = 318,529.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,529.74/809.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.26

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