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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.40, 1,216.62 and 263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.40, 1,216.62 and 263.60 is: 395.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.40 : 1,216.62 = 263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.40/1,216.62 = 263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.40x = 1,216.62 × 263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.40x = 320,701.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,701.03/811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.24

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