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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.85, 1,217.72 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.85, 1,217.72 and 264.42 is: 396.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.85 : 1,217.72 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.85/1,217.72 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.85x = 1,217.72 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.85x = 321,988.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,988.20/811.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.61

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