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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.02, 1,215.06 and 262.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.02, 1,215.06 and 262.13 is: 393.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.02 : 1,215.06 = 262.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.02/1,215.06 = 262.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.02x = 1,215.06 × 262.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.02x = 318,497.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,497.60/810.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.20

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