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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.76, 1,221.88 and 266.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.76, 1,221.88 and 266.83 is: 400.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.76 : 1,221.88 = 266.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.76/1,221.88 = 266.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.76x = 1,221.88 × 266.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.76x = 326,034.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,034.24/814.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.16

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