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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.57, 1,229.45 and 271.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.57, 1,229.45 and 271.79 is: 407.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.57 : 1,229.45 = 271.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.57/1,229.45 = 271.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.57x = 1,229.45 × 271.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.57x = 334,149.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,149.32/819.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.71

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