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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.93, 1,219.51 and 264.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.93, 1,219.51 and 264.98 is: 397.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.93 : 1,219.51 = 264.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.93/1,219.51 = 264.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.93x = 1,219.51 × 264.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.93x = 323,139.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,139.66/812.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.50

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