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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.54, 1,217.48 and 263.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.54, 1,217.48 and 263.71 is: 395.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.54 : 1,217.48 = 263.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.54/1,217.48 = 263.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.54x = 1,217.48 × 263.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.54x = 321,056.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,056.49/811.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.62

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