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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.68, 1,217.52 and 263.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.68, 1,217.52 and 263.86 is: 395.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.68 : 1,217.52 = 263.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.68/1,217.52 = 263.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.68x = 1,217.52 × 263.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.68x = 321,251.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,251.78/811.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.79

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