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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.73, 1,231.12 and 272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.73, 1,231.12 and 272.96 is: 409.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.73 : 1,231.12 = 272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.73/1,231.12 = 272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.73x = 1,231.12 × 272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.73x = 336,046.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,046.52/820.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.45

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