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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.84, 1,222.39 and 267.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.84, 1,222.39 and 267.07 is: 400.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.84 : 1,222.39 = 267.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.84/1,222.39 = 267.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.84x = 1,222.39 × 267.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.84x = 326,463.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,463.70/814.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.65

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