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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.91, 1,216.36 and 263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.91, 1,216.36 and 263.08 is: 394.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.91 : 1,216.36 = 263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.91/1,216.36 = 263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.91x = 1,216.36 × 263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.91x = 319,999.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,999.99/810.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.62

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