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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.01, 1,220.60 and 266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.01, 1,220.60 and 266.04 is: 398.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.01 : 1,220.60 = 266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.01/1,220.60 = 266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.01x = 1,220.60 × 266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.01x = 324,729.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,729.09/814.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.93

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