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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.72, 1,227.78 and 270.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.72, 1,227.78 and 270.78 is: 406.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.72 : 1,227.78 = 270.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.72/1,227.78 = 270.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.72x = 1,227.78 × 270.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.72x = 332,458.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,458.27/818.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.07

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