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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.54, 1,220.36 and 265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.54, 1,220.36 and 265.80 is: 398.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.54 : 1,220.36 = 265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.54/1,220.36 = 265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.54x = 1,220.36 × 265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.54x = 324,370.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,370.36/813.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.71

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