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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.26, 1,215.40 and 262.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.26, 1,215.40 and 262.45 is: 393.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.26 : 1,215.40 = 262.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.26/1,215.40 = 262.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.26x = 1,215.40 × 262.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.26x = 318,981.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,981.73/810.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.68

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