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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.69, 1,218.68 and 257.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.69, 1,218.68 and 257.26 is: 385.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.69 : 1,218.68 = 257.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.69/1,218.68 = 257.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.69x = 1,218.68 × 257.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.69x = 313,513.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,513.28/812.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.77

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