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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.19, 1,219.73 and 265.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.19, 1,219.73 and 265.36 is: 398.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.19 : 1,219.73 = 265.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.19/1,219.73 = 265.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.19x = 1,219.73 × 265.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.19x = 323,663.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,663.18/813.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.02

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