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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.41, 1,217.22 and 263.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.41, 1,217.22 and 263.41 is: 395.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.41 : 1,217.22 = 263.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.41/1,217.22 = 263.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.41x = 1,217.22 × 263.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.41x = 320,627.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,627.92/811.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.15

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