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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.85, 1,229.36 and 271.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.85, 1,229.36 and 271.84 is: 407.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.85 : 1,229.36 = 271.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.85/1,229.36 = 271.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.85x = 1,229.36 × 271.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.85x = 334,189.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,189.22/819.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.62

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