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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.04, 1,219.66 and 265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.04, 1,219.66 and 265.04 is: 397.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.04 : 1,219.66 = 265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.04/1,219.66 = 265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.04x = 1,219.66 × 265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.04x = 323,252.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,252.59/813.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.59

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