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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.83, 1,217.86 and 256.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.83, 1,217.86 and 256.35 is: 384.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.83 : 1,217.86 = 256.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.83/1,217.86 = 256.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.83x = 1,217.86 × 256.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.83x = 312,198.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,198.73/811.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.56

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