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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.96, 1,217.76 and 264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.96, 1,217.76 and 264.20 is: 396.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.96 : 1,217.76 = 264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.96/1,217.76 = 264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.96x = 1,217.76 × 264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.96x = 321,732.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,732.19/811.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.24

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