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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.04, 1,219.17 and 265.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.04, 1,219.17 and 265.06 is: 397.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.04 : 1,219.17 = 265.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.04/1,219.17 = 265.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.04x = 1,219.17 × 265.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.04x = 323,153.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,153.20/813.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.46

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