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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.07, 1,220.85 and 266.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.07, 1,220.85 and 266.15 is: 399.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.07 : 1,220.85 = 266.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.07/1,220.85 = 266.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.07x = 1,220.85 × 266.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.07x = 324,932.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,932.28/814.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.14

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