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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.40, 1,220.12 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.40, 1,220.12 and 265.50 is: 398.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.40 : 1,220.12 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.40/1,220.12 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.40x = 1,220.12 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.40x = 323,941.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,941.86/813.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.26

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