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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.80, 1,229.58 and 271.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.80, 1,229.58 and 271.96 is: 407.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.80 : 1,229.58 = 271.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.80/1,229.58 = 271.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.80x = 1,229.58 × 271.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.80x = 334,396.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,396.58/819.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.90

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