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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.94, 1,221.03 and 265.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.94, 1,221.03 and 265.99 is: 399.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.94 : 1,221.03 = 265.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.94/1,221.03 = 265.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.94x = 1,221.03 × 265.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.94x = 324,781.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,781.77/813.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.03

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