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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.76, 1,229.82 and 272.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.76, 1,229.82 and 272.12 is: 408.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.76 : 1,229.82 = 272.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.76/1,229.82 = 272.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.76x = 1,229.82 × 272.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.76x = 334,658.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,658.62/819.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.24

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