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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.89, 1,229.58 and 271.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.89, 1,229.58 and 271.97 is: 407.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.89 : 1,229.58 = 271.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.89/1,229.58 = 271.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.89x = 1,229.58 × 271.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.89x = 334,402.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,402.72/819.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.87

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