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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.85, 1,231.99 and 273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.85, 1,231.99 and 273.72 is: 410.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.85 : 1,231.99 = 273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.85/1,231.99 = 273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.85x = 1,231.99 × 273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.85x = 337,220.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,220.30/821.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.32

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