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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.78, 1,222.06 and 266.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.78, 1,222.06 and 266.97 is: 400.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.78 : 1,222.06 = 266.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.78/1,222.06 = 266.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.78x = 1,222.06 × 266.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.78x = 326,253.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,253.36/814.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.42

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