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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.63, 1,217.49 and 263.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.63, 1,217.49 and 263.97 is: 395.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.63 : 1,217.49 = 263.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.63/1,217.49 = 263.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.63x = 1,217.49 × 263.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.63x = 321,380.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,380.84/811.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.97

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