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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.61, 1,221.56 and 259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.61, 1,221.56 and 259.16 is: 388.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.61 : 1,221.56 = 259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.61/1,221.56 = 259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.61x = 1,221.56 × 259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.61x = 316,578.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,578.19/814.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.63

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