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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.03, 1,224.23 and 260.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.03, 1,224.23 and 260.78 is: 391.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.03 : 1,224.23 = 260.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.03/1,224.23 = 260.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.03x = 1,224.23 × 260.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.03x = 319,247.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,247.27/816.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.22

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