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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.91, 1,223.98 and 267.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.91, 1,223.98 and 267.90 is: 401.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.91 : 1,223.98 = 267.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.91/1,223.98 = 267.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.91x = 1,223.98 × 267.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.91x = 327,904.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,904.24/815.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.89

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