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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.82, 1,216.40 and 262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.82, 1,216.40 and 262.94 is: 394.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.82 : 1,216.40 = 262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.82/1,216.40 = 262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.82x = 1,216.40 × 262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.82x = 319,840.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,840.22/810.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.47

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