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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.70, 1,232.40 and 273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.70, 1,232.40 and 273.88 is: 410.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.70 : 1,232.40 = 273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.70/1,232.40 = 273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.70x = 1,232.40 × 273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.70x = 337,529.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,529.71/821.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.77

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