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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.64, 1,222.07 and 266.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.64, 1,222.07 and 266.87 is: 400.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.64 : 1,222.07 = 266.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.64/1,222.07 = 266.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.64x = 1,222.07 × 266.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.64x = 326,135.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,135.54/814.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.35

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