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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.89, 1,220.93 and 266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.89, 1,220.93 and 266.13 is: 399.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.89 : 1,220.93 = 266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.89/1,220.93 = 266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.89x = 1,220.93 × 266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.89x = 324,924.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,924.77/813.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.23

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