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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.83, 1,232.71 and 273.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.83, 1,232.71 and 273.97 is: 410.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.83 : 1,232.71 = 273.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.83/1,232.71 = 273.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.83x = 1,232.71 × 273.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.83x = 337,721.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,721.79/821.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.94

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