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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.94, 1,222.75 and 267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.94, 1,222.75 and 267.29 is: 401.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.94 : 1,222.75 = 267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.94/1,222.75 = 267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.94x = 1,222.75 × 267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.94x = 326,822.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,822.73/814.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.04

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