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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.94, 1,219.50 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.94, 1,219.50 and 265.02 is: 397.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.94 : 1,219.50 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.94/1,219.50 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.94x = 1,219.50 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.94x = 323,191.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,191.89/812.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.56

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