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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.17, 1,219.63 and 265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.17, 1,219.63 and 265.28 is: 397.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.17 : 1,219.63 = 265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.17/1,219.63 = 265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.17x = 1,219.63 × 265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.17x = 323,543.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,543.45/813.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.88

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