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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.44, 1,220.23 and 265.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.44, 1,220.23 and 265.62 is: 398.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.44 : 1,220.23 = 265.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.44/1,220.23 = 265.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.44x = 1,220.23 × 265.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.44x = 324,116.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,116.83/813.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.45

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