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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.98, 1,220.93 and 266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.98, 1,220.93 and 266.09 is: 399.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.98 : 1,220.93 = 266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.98/1,220.93 = 266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.98x = 1,220.93 × 266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.98x = 324,875.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,875.40/813.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.12

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