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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.17, 1,215.18 and 262.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.17, 1,215.18 and 262.74 is: 394.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.17 : 1,215.18 = 262.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.17/1,215.18 = 262.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.17x = 1,215.18 × 262.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.17x = 319,276.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,276.39/810.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.09

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