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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.03, 1,216.47 and 263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.03, 1,216.47 and 263.20 is: 394.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.03 : 1,216.47 = 263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.03/1,216.47 = 263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.03x = 1,216.47 × 263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.03x = 320,174.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,174.90/811.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.78

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