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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.89, 1,223.38 and 267.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.89, 1,223.38 and 267.93 is: 401.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.89 : 1,223.38 = 267.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.89/1,223.38 = 267.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.89x = 1,223.38 × 267.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.89x = 327,772.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,772.75/815.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.74

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