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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.73, 1,227.92 and 270.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.73, 1,227.92 and 270.90 is: 406.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.73 : 1,227.92 = 270.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.73/1,227.92 = 270.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.73x = 1,227.92 × 270.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.73x = 332,642.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,642.17/818.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.29

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