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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.87, 1,223.09 and 267.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.87, 1,223.09 and 267.71 is: 401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.87 : 1,223.09 = 267.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.87/1,223.09 = 267.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.87x = 1,223.09 × 267.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.87x = 327,425.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,425.97/815.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.32

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