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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.84, 1,231.19 and 273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.84, 1,231.19 and 273.02 is: 409.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.84 : 1,231.19 = 273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.84/1,231.19 = 273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.84x = 1,231.19 × 273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.84x = 336,139.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,139.49/820.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.51

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