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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.93, 1,221.01 and 265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.93, 1,221.01 and 265.98 is: 399.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.93 : 1,221.01 = 265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.93/1,221.01 = 265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.93x = 1,221.01 × 265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.93x = 324,764.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,764.24/813.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.01

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