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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.39, 1,229.31 and 271.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.39, 1,229.31 and 271.56 is: 407.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.39 : 1,229.31 = 271.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.39/1,229.31 = 271.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.39x = 1,229.31 × 271.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.39x = 333,836.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,836.03/819.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.42

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