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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.97, 1,232.51 and 273.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.97, 1,232.51 and 273.96 is: 410.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.97 : 1,232.51 = 273.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.97/1,232.51 = 273.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.97x = 1,232.51 × 273.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.97x = 337,657.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,657.07/821.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.79

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