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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.49, 1,221.63 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.49, 1,221.63 and 266.76 is: 400.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.49 : 1,221.63 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.49/1,221.63 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.49x = 1,221.63 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.49x = 325,882.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,882.02/814.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.11

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