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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.04, 1,217.94 and 264.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.04, 1,217.94 and 264.23 is: 396.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.04 : 1,217.94 = 264.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.04/1,217.94 = 264.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.04x = 1,217.94 × 264.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.04x = 321,808.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,808.88/812.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.30

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