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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.58, 1,216.06 and 262.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.58, 1,216.06 and 262.74 is: 394.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.58 : 1,216.06 = 262.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.58/1,216.06 = 262.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.58x = 1,216.06 × 262.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.58x = 319,507.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,507.60/810.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.17

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