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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.69, 1,216.22 and 262.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.69, 1,216.22 and 262.86 is: 394.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.69 : 1,216.22 = 262.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.69/1,216.22 = 262.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.69x = 1,216.22 × 262.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.69x = 319,696.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,696.56/810.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.35

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