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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.53, 1,220.30 and 265.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.53, 1,220.30 and 265.75 is: 398.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.53 : 1,220.30 = 265.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.53/1,220.30 = 265.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.53x = 1,220.30 × 265.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.53x = 324,294.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,294.73/813.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.63

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