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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.94, 1,228.56 and 271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.94, 1,228.56 and 271.52 is: 407.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.94 : 1,228.56 = 271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.94/1,228.56 = 271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.94x = 1,228.56 × 271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.94x = 333,578.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,578.61/818.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.33

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