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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.11, 1,219.82 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.11, 1,219.82 and 265.14 is: 397.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.11 : 1,219.82 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.11/1,219.82 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.11x = 1,219.82 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.11x = 323,421.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,421.75/813.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.76

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