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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.35, 1,231.89 and 273.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.35, 1,231.89 and 273.55 is: 410.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.35 : 1,231.89 = 273.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.35/1,231.89 = 273.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.35x = 1,231.89 × 273.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.35x = 336,983.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,983.51/821.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.28

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