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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.99, 1,216.82 and 263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.99, 1,216.82 and 263.32 is: 395.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.99 : 1,216.82 = 263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.99/1,216.82 = 263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.99x = 1,216.82 × 263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.99x = 320,413.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,413.04/810.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.09

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