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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.85, 1,229.81 and 272.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.85, 1,229.81 and 272.08 is: 408.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.85 : 1,229.81 = 272.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.85/1,229.81 = 272.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.85x = 1,229.81 × 272.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.85x = 334,606.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,606.70/819.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.13

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