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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.07, 1,222.79 and 267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.07, 1,222.79 and 267.29 is: 400.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.07 : 1,222.79 = 267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.07/1,222.79 = 267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.07x = 1,222.79 × 267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.07x = 326,832.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,832.09/815.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.99

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