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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.03, 1,217.97 and 264.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.03, 1,217.97 and 264.16 is: 396.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.03 : 1,217.97 = 264.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.03/1,217.97 = 264.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.03x = 1,217.97 × 264.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.03x = 321,740.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,740.48/812.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.22

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