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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.02, 1,217.62 and 264.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.02, 1,217.62 and 264.13 is: 396.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.02 : 1,217.62 = 264.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.02/1,217.62 = 264.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.02x = 1,217.62 × 264.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.02x = 321,609.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,609.97/812.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.06

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