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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.66, 1,216.14 and 262.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.66, 1,216.14 and 262.80 is: 394.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.66 : 1,216.14 = 262.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.66/1,216.14 = 262.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.66x = 1,216.14 × 262.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.66x = 319,601.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,601.59/810.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.25

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