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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.42, 1,215.63 and 262.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.42, 1,215.63 and 262.86 is: 394.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.42 : 1,215.63 = 262.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.42/1,215.63 = 262.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.42x = 1,215.63 × 262.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.42x = 319,540.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,540.50/810.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.29

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