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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.99, 1,219.55 and 265.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.99, 1,219.55 and 265.16 is: 397.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.99 : 1,219.55 = 265.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.99/1,219.55 = 265.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.99x = 1,219.55 × 265.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.99x = 323,368.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,368.45/812.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.75

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