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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.98, 1,221.12 and 266.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.98, 1,221.12 and 266.19 is: 399.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.98 : 1,221.12 = 266.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.98/1,221.12 = 266.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.98x = 1,221.12 × 266.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.98x = 325,052.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,052.99/813.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.34

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