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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.24, 1,216.90 and 263.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.24, 1,216.90 and 263.42 is: 395.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.24 : 1,216.90 = 263.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.24/1,216.90 = 263.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.24x = 1,216.90 × 263.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.24x = 320,555.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,555.80/811.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.14

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