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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.95, 1,222.58 and 266.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.95, 1,222.58 and 266.98 is: 400.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.95 : 1,222.58 = 266.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.95/1,222.58 = 266.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.95x = 1,222.58 × 266.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.95x = 326,404.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,404.41/814.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.52

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