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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.69, 1,222.11 and 266.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.69, 1,222.11 and 266.87 is: 400.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.69 : 1,222.11 = 266.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.69/1,222.11 = 266.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.69x = 1,222.11 × 266.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.69x = 326,143.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,143.16/814.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.33

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