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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.97, 1,231.50 and 273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.97, 1,231.50 and 273.12 is: 409.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.97 : 1,231.50 = 273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.97/1,231.50 = 273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.97x = 1,231.50 × 273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.97x = 336,347.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,347.28/820.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.70

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