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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.61, 1,218.78 and 264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.61, 1,218.78 and 264.78 is: 397.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.61 : 1,218.78 = 264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.61/1,218.78 = 264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.61x = 1,218.78 × 264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.61x = 322,708.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,708.57/812.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.13

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