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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.79, 1,229.83 and 272.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.79, 1,229.83 and 272.00 is: 408.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.79 : 1,229.83 = 272.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.79/1,229.83 = 272.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.79x = 1,229.83 × 272.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.79x = 334,516.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,516.15/819.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.05

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