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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.11, 1,214.91 and 262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.11, 1,214.91 and 262.16 is: 393.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.11 : 1,214.91 = 262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.11/1,214.91 = 262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.11x = 1,214.91 × 262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.11x = 318,500.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,500.81/810.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.16

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