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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.95, 1,221.08 and 266.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.95, 1,221.08 and 266.19 is: 399.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.95 : 1,221.08 = 266.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.95/1,221.08 = 266.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.95x = 1,221.08 × 266.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.95x = 325,033.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,033.38/813.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.33

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