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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822, 1,233.22 and 274.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822, 1,233.22 and 274.52 is: 411.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822 : 1,233.22 = 274.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822/1,233.22 = 274.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822x = 1,233.22 × 274.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822x = 338,543.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,543.55/822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.85

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