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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.86, 1,232 and 273.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.86, 1,232 and 273.66 is: 410.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.86 : 1,232 = 273.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.86/1,232 = 273.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.86x = 1,232 × 273.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.86x = 337,149.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,149.12/821.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.23

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