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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.94, 1,220.94 and 266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.94, 1,220.94 and 266.02 is: 399.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.94 : 1,220.94 = 266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.94/1,220.94 = 266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.94x = 1,220.94 × 266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.94x = 324,794.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,794.46/813.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.04

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