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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.78, 1,219.06 and 264.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.78, 1,219.06 and 264.98 is: 397.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.78 : 1,219.06 = 264.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.78/1,219.06 = 264.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.78x = 1,219.06 × 264.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.78x = 323,026.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,026.52/812.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.43

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