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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.98, 1,216.63 and 263.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.98, 1,216.63 and 263.11 is: 394.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.98 : 1,216.63 = 263.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.98/1,216.63 = 263.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.98x = 1,216.63 × 263.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.98x = 320,107.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,107.52/810.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.72

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