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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.88, 1,218.70 and 264.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.88, 1,218.70 and 264.74 is: 396.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.88 : 1,218.70 = 264.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.88/1,218.70 = 264.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.88x = 1,218.70 × 264.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.88x = 322,638.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,638.64/812.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.91

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