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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.65, 1,216.67 and 263.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.65, 1,216.67 and 263.55 is: 395.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.65 : 1,216.67 = 263.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.65/1,216.67 = 263.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.65x = 1,216.67 × 263.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.65x = 320,652.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,652.06/811.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.06

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