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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.78, 1,216.06 and 262.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.78, 1,216.06 and 262.97 is: 394.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.78 : 1,216.06 = 262.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.78/1,216.06 = 262.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.78x = 1,216.06 × 262.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.78x = 319,790.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,790.02/810.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.42

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