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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.52, 1,220.46 and 265.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.52, 1,220.46 and 265.69 is: 398.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.52 : 1,220.46 = 265.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.52/1,220.46 = 265.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.52x = 1,220.46 × 265.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.52x = 324,264.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,264.02/813.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.59

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