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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.82, 1,220.78 and 266.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.82, 1,220.78 and 266.01 is: 399.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.82 : 1,220.78 = 266.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.82/1,220.78 = 266.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.82x = 1,220.78 × 266.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.82x = 324,739.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,739.69/813.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.03

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