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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.56, 1,228.03 and 270.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.56, 1,228.03 and 270.74 is: 406.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.56 : 1,228.03 = 270.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.56/1,228.03 = 270.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.56x = 1,228.03 × 270.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.56x = 332,479.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,479.24/818.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.18

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