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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.27, 1,229.01 and 271.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.27, 1,229.01 and 271.83 is: 407.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.27 : 1,229.01 = 271.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.27/1,229.01 = 271.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.27x = 1,229.01 × 271.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.27x = 334,081.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,081.79/819.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.78

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