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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.06, 1,231.30 and 273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.06, 1,231.30 and 273.12 is: 409.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.06 : 1,231.30 = 273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.06/1,231.30 = 273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.06x = 1,231.30 × 273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.06x = 336,292.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,292.66/821.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.58

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