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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.02, 1,216.68 and 263.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.02, 1,216.68 and 263.19 is: 394.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.02 : 1,216.68 = 263.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.02/1,216.68 = 263.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.02x = 1,216.68 × 263.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.02x = 320,218.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,218.01/811.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.83

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