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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.37, 1,228.82 and 271.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.37, 1,228.82 and 271.55 is: 407.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.37 : 1,228.82 = 271.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.37/1,228.82 = 271.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.37x = 1,228.82 × 271.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.37x = 333,689.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,689.31/819.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.25

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