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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.30, 1,217.03 and 263.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.30, 1,217.03 and 263.49 is: 395.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.30 : 1,217.03 = 263.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.30/1,217.03 = 263.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.30x = 1,217.03 × 263.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.30x = 320,675.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,675.23/811.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.26

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