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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.89, 1,229.37 and 271.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.89, 1,229.37 and 271.92 is: 407.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.89 : 1,229.37 = 271.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.89/1,229.37 = 271.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.89x = 1,229.37 × 271.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.89x = 334,290.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,290.29/819.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.73

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