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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.26, 1,218.06 and 264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.26, 1,218.06 and 264.28 is: 396.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.26 : 1,218.06 = 264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.26/1,218.06 = 264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.26x = 1,218.06 × 264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.26x = 321,908.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,908.90/812.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.31

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