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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.86, 1,216.03 and 262.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.86, 1,216.03 and 262.92 is: 394.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.86 : 1,216.03 = 262.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.86/1,216.03 = 262.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.86x = 1,216.03 × 262.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.86x = 319,718.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,718.61/810.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.30

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