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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.13, 1,216.87 and 263.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.13, 1,216.87 and 263.27 is: 394.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.13 : 1,216.87 = 263.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.13/1,216.87 = 263.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.13x = 1,216.87 × 263.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.13x = 320,365.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,365.36/811.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.96

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