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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.58, 1,219.00 and 264.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.58, 1,219.00 and 264.63 is: 396.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.58 : 1,219.00 = 264.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.58/1,219.00 = 264.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.58x = 1,219.00 × 264.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.58x = 322,587.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,587.26/812.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.99

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