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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.95, 1,219.52 and 265.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.95, 1,219.52 and 265.19 is: 397.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.95 : 1,219.52 = 265.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.95/1,219.52 = 265.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.95x = 1,219.52 × 265.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.95x = 323,399.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,399.07/812.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.81

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