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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.64, 1,218.81 and 265.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.64, 1,218.81 and 265.23 is: 397.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.64 : 1,218.81 = 265.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.64/1,218.81 = 265.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.64x = 1,218.81 × 265.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.64x = 323,264.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,264.98/812.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.80

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