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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.11, 1,219.57 and 265.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.11, 1,219.57 and 265.25 is: 397.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.11 : 1,219.57 = 265.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.11/1,219.57 = 265.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.11x = 1,219.57 × 265.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.11x = 323,484.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,484.84/813.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.84

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