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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.53, 1,218.81 and 264.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.53, 1,218.81 and 264.77 is: 397.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.53 : 1,218.81 = 264.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.53/1,218.81 = 264.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.53x = 1,218.81 × 264.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.53x = 322,703.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,703.79/812.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.16

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