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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.04, 1,221.18 and 266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.04, 1,221.18 and 266.09 is: 399.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.04 : 1,221.18 = 266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.04/1,221.18 = 266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.04x = 1,221.18 × 266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.04x = 324,943.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,943.79/814.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.17

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