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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.91, 1,217.89 and 256.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.91, 1,217.89 and 256.62 is: 384.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.91 : 1,217.89 = 256.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.91/1,217.89 = 256.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.91x = 1,217.89 × 256.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.91x = 312,538.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,538.86/811.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.94

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