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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.11, 1,216.47 and 263.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.11, 1,216.47 and 263.45 is: 395.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.11 : 1,216.47 = 263.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.11/1,216.47 = 263.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.11x = 1,216.47 × 263.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.11x = 320,481.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,481.57/811.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.11

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