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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.50, 1,218.81 and 264.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.50, 1,218.81 and 264.64 is: 396.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.50 : 1,218.81 = 264.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.50/1,218.81 = 264.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.50x = 1,218.81 × 264.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.50x = 322,545.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,545.88/812.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.98

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