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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.55, 1,221.55 and 266.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.55, 1,221.55 and 266.61 is: 399.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.55 : 1,221.55 = 266.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.55/1,221.55 = 266.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.55x = 1,221.55 × 266.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.55x = 325,677.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,677.45/814.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.82

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