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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.57, 1,232.42 and 273.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.57, 1,232.42 and 273.87 is: 410.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.57 : 1,232.42 = 273.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.57/1,232.42 = 273.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.57x = 1,232.42 × 273.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.57x = 337,521.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,521.50/821.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.83

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