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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.07, 1,219.70 and 265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.07, 1,219.70 and 265.10 is: 397.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.07 : 1,219.70 = 265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.07/1,219.70 = 265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.07x = 1,219.70 × 265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.07x = 323,342.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,342.47/813.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.68

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