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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.89, 1,227.09 and 270.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.89, 1,227.09 and 270.47 is: 405.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.89 : 1,227.09 = 270.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.89/1,227.09 = 270.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.89x = 1,227.09 × 270.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.89x = 331,884.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,884.90/817.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.78

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