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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.02, 1,220.57 and 266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.02, 1,220.57 and 266.16 is: 399.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.02 : 1,220.57 = 266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.02/1,220.57 = 266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.02x = 1,220.57 × 266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.02x = 324,866.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,866.91/814.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.09

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