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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.77, 1,222.44 and 267.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.77, 1,222.44 and 267.05 is: 400.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.77 : 1,222.44 = 267.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.77/1,222.44 = 267.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.77x = 1,222.44 × 267.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.77x = 326,451.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,451.27/814.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.67

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