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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.92, 1,232.95 and 274.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.92, 1,232.95 and 274.11 is: 411.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.92 : 1,232.95 = 274.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.92/1,232.95 = 274.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.92x = 1,232.95 × 274.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.92x = 337,963.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,963.92/821.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.19

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