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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.91, 1,219.49 and 264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.91, 1,219.49 and 264.96 is: 397.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.91 : 1,219.49 = 264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.91/1,219.49 = 264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.91x = 1,219.49 × 264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.91x = 323,116.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,116.07/812.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.48

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