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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.04, 1,232.70 and 266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.04, 1,232.70 and 266.58 is: 399.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.04 : 1,232.70 = 266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.04/1,232.70 = 266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.04x = 1,232.70 × 266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.04x = 328,613.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,613.17/822.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.75

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