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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.92, 1,217.76 and 264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.92, 1,217.76 and 264 is: 395.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.92 : 1,217.76 = 264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.92/1,217.76 = 264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.92x = 1,217.76 × 264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.92x = 321,488.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,488.64/811.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.96

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