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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.29, 1,216.82 and 263.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.29, 1,216.82 and 263.47 is: 395.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.29 : 1,216.82 = 263.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.29/1,216.82 = 263.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.29x = 1,216.82 × 263.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.29x = 320,594.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,594.25/811.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.17

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