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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.97, 1,218.12 and 264.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.97, 1,218.12 and 264.10 is: 396.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.97 : 1,218.12 = 264.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.97/1,218.12 = 264.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.97x = 1,218.12 × 264.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.97x = 321,704.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,704.17/811.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.20

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