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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.29, 1,229.11 and 271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.29, 1,229.11 and 271.44 is: 407.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.29 : 1,229.11 = 271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.29/1,229.11 = 271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.29x = 1,229.11 × 271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.29x = 333,629.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,629.62/819.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.22

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