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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.71, 1,217.73 and 263.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.71, 1,217.73 and 263.85 is: 395.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.71 : 1,217.73 = 263.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.71/1,217.73 = 263.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.71x = 1,217.73 × 263.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.71x = 321,291.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,291.97/811.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.82

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