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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.26, 1,216.08 and 263.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.26, 1,216.08 and 263.07 is: 394.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.26 : 1,216.08 = 263.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.26/1,216.08 = 263.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.26x = 1,216.08 × 263.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.26x = 319,914.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,914.17/811.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.34

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