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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.49, 1,221.92 and 266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.49, 1,221.92 and 266.72 is: 400.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.49 : 1,221.92 = 266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.49/1,221.92 = 266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.49x = 1,221.92 × 266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.49x = 325,903.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,903.06/814.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.13

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