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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.86, 1,219.37 and 264.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.86, 1,219.37 and 264.89 is: 397.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.86 : 1,219.37 = 264.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.86/1,219.37 = 264.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.86x = 1,219.37 × 264.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.86x = 323,000.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,000.64/812.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.36

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