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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.87, 1,223.55 and 267.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.87, 1,223.55 and 267.93 is: 401.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.87 : 1,223.55 = 267.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.87/1,223.55 = 267.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.87x = 1,223.55 × 267.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.87x = 327,818.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,818.29/815.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.80

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