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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.49, 1,220.42 and 265.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.49, 1,220.42 and 265.71 is: 398.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.49 : 1,220.42 = 265.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.49/1,220.42 = 265.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.49x = 1,220.42 × 265.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.49x = 324,273.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,273.42/813.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.62

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