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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.79, 1,232.86 and 273.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.79, 1,232.86 and 273.94 is: 410.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.79 : 1,232.86 = 273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.79/1,232.86 = 273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.79x = 1,232.86 × 273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.79x = 337,728.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,728.30/821.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.97

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