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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.20, 1,216.22 and 263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.20, 1,216.22 and 263.08 is: 394.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.20 : 1,216.22 = 263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.20/1,216.22 = 263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.20x = 1,216.22 × 263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.20x = 319,963.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,963.16/811.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.43

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