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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.95, 1,216.59 and 263.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.95, 1,216.59 and 263.18 is: 394.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.95 : 1,216.59 = 263.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.95/1,216.59 = 263.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.95x = 1,216.59 × 263.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.95x = 320,176.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,176.07/810.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.82

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