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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.59, 1,229.40 and 271.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.59, 1,229.40 and 271.76 is: 407.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.59 : 1,229.40 = 271.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.59/1,229.40 = 271.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.59x = 1,229.40 × 271.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.59x = 334,095.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,095.60/819.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.64

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