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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.61, 1,232.24 and 273.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.61, 1,232.24 and 273.67 is: 410.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.61 : 1,232.24 = 273.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.61/1,232.24 = 273.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.61x = 1,232.24 × 273.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.61x = 337,227.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,227.12/821.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.45

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