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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.72, 1,218.53 and 264.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.72, 1,218.53 and 264.71 is: 396.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.72 : 1,218.53 = 264.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.72/1,218.53 = 264.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.72x = 1,218.53 × 264.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.72x = 322,551.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,551.65/812.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.88

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