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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.76, 1,228.32 and 271.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.76, 1,228.32 and 271.12 is: 406.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.76 : 1,228.32 = 271.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.76/1,228.32 = 271.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.76x = 1,228.32 × 271.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.76x = 333,022.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,022.12/818.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.74

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