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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.98, 1,229.91 and 272.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.98, 1,229.91 and 272.01 is: 408.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.98 : 1,229.91 = 272.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.98/1,229.91 = 272.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.98x = 1,229.91 × 272.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.98x = 334,547.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,547.82/819.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.00

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