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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.02, 1,233.22 and 274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.02, 1,233.22 and 274.16 is: 411.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.02 : 1,233.22 = 274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.02/1,233.22 = 274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.02x = 1,233.22 × 274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.02x = 338,099.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,099.60/822.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.30

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