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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.42, 1,217.14 and 263.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.42, 1,217.14 and 263.86 is: 395.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.42 : 1,217.14 = 263.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.42/1,217.14 = 263.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.42x = 1,217.14 × 263.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.42x = 321,154.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,154.56/811.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.79

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