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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.79, 1,229.26 and 271.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.79, 1,229.26 and 271.78 is: 407.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.79 : 1,229.26 = 271.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.79/1,229.26 = 271.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.79x = 1,229.26 × 271.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.79x = 334,088.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,088.28/819.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.53

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