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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.37, 1,218.74 and 264.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.37, 1,218.74 and 264.55 is: 396.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.37 : 1,218.74 = 264.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.37/1,218.74 = 264.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.37x = 1,218.74 × 264.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.37x = 322,414.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,414.62/812.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.88

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