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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.42, 1,218.76 and 264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.42, 1,218.76 and 264.56 is: 396.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.42 : 1,218.76 = 264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.42/1,218.76 = 264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.42x = 1,218.76 × 264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.42x = 322,435.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,435.15/812.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.88

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