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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.94, 1,216.60 and 263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.94, 1,216.60 and 263.12 is: 394.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.94 : 1,216.60 = 263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.94/1,216.60 = 263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.94x = 1,216.60 × 263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.94x = 320,105.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,105.05/810.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.73

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