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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.11, 1,220.75 and 266.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.11, 1,220.75 and 266.01 is: 398.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.11 : 1,220.75 = 266.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.11/1,220.75 = 266.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.11x = 1,220.75 × 266.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.11x = 324,731.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,731.71/814.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.88

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