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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.73, 1,222.05 and 266.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.73, 1,222.05 and 266.84 is: 400.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.73 : 1,222.05 = 266.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.73/1,222.05 = 266.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.73x = 1,222.05 × 266.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.73x = 326,091.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,091.82/814.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.25

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