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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.69, 1,222.91 and 267.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.69, 1,222.91 and 267.73 is: 401.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.69 : 1,222.91 = 267.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.69/1,222.91 = 267.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.69x = 1,222.91 × 267.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.69x = 327,409.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,409.69/815.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.39

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