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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.57, 1,220.63 and 266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.57, 1,220.63 and 266.13 is: 399.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.57 : 1,220.63 = 266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.57/1,220.63 = 266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.57x = 1,220.63 × 266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.57x = 324,844.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,844.93/813.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.28

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