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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.66, 1,221.99 and 266.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.66, 1,221.99 and 266.77 is: 400.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.66 : 1,221.99 = 266.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.66/1,221.99 = 266.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.66x = 1,221.99 × 266.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.66x = 325,987.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,987.36/814.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.15

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