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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.72, 1,215.68 and 262.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.72, 1,215.68 and 262.55 is: 393.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.72 : 1,215.68 = 262.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.72/1,215.68 = 262.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.72x = 1,215.68 × 262.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.72x = 319,178.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,178.51/810.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.70

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