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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.07, 1,218.33 and 264.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.07, 1,218.33 and 264.29 is: 396.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.07 : 1,218.33 = 264.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.07/1,218.33 = 264.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.07x = 1,218.33 × 264.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.07x = 321,986.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,986.34/812.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.50

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