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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.79, 1,231.33 and 273.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.79, 1,231.33 and 273.01 is: 409.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.79 : 1,231.33 = 273.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.79/1,231.33 = 273.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.79x = 1,231.33 × 273.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.79x = 336,159.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,159.25/820.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.56

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