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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.95, 1,229.47 and 271.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.95, 1,229.47 and 271.99 is: 407.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.95 : 1,229.47 = 271.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.95/1,229.47 = 271.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.95x = 1,229.47 × 271.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.95x = 334,403.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,403.55/819.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.83

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