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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.79, 1,231.90 and 273.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.79, 1,231.90 and 273.59 is: 410.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.79 : 1,231.90 = 273.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.79/1,231.90 = 273.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.79x = 1,231.90 × 273.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.79x = 337,035.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,035.52/821.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.12

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