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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.88, 1,231.48 and 273.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.88, 1,231.48 and 273.08 is: 409.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.88 : 1,231.48 = 273.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.88/1,231.48 = 273.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.88x = 1,231.48 × 273.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.88x = 336,292.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,292.56/820.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.67

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