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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.31, 1,214.69 and 262.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.31, 1,214.69 and 262.15 is: 392.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.31 : 1,214.69 = 262.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.31/1,214.69 = 262.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.31x = 1,214.69 × 262.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.31x = 318,423.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,423.60/810.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.97

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