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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.85, 1,218.86 and 264.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.85, 1,218.86 and 264.68 is: 396.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.85 : 1,218.86 = 264.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.85/1,218.86 = 264.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.85x = 1,218.86 × 264.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.85x = 322,607.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,607.86/812.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.88

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