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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.06, 1,217.80 and 264.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.06, 1,217.80 and 264.14 is: 396.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.06 : 1,217.80 = 264.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.06/1,217.80 = 264.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.06x = 1,217.80 × 264.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.06x = 321,662.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,662.28/812.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.11

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