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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.40, 1,232.07 and 273.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.40, 1,232.07 and 273.57 is: 410.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.40 : 1,232.07 = 273.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.40/1,232.07 = 273.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.40x = 1,232.07 × 273.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.40x = 337,057.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,057.39/821.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.35

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