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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.65, 1,217.59 and 256.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.65, 1,217.59 and 256.17 is: 384.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.65 : 1,217.59 = 256.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.65/1,217.59 = 256.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.65x = 1,217.59 × 256.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.65x = 311,906.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,906.67/811.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.29

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