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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.63, 1,223.69 and 267.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.63, 1,223.69 and 267.97 is: 402.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.63 : 1,223.69 = 267.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.63/1,223.69 = 267.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.63x = 1,223.69 × 267.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.63x = 327,907.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,907.81/815.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.03

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