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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.79, 1,229.50 and 271.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.79, 1,229.50 and 271.83 is: 407.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.79 : 1,229.50 = 271.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.79/1,229.50 = 271.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.79x = 1,229.50 × 271.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.79x = 334,214.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,214.99/819.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.68

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