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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.53, 1,227.89 and 271.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.53, 1,227.89 and 271.07 is: 406.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.53 : 1,227.89 = 271.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.53/1,227.89 = 271.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.53x = 1,227.89 × 271.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.53x = 332,843.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,843.29/818.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.64

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