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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.73, 1,216.13 and 262.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.73, 1,216.13 and 262.92 is: 394.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.73 : 1,216.13 = 262.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.73/1,216.13 = 262.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.73x = 1,216.13 × 262.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.73x = 319,744.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,744.90/810.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.39

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