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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.13, 1,232.58 and 273.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.13, 1,232.58 and 273.98 is: 410.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.13 : 1,232.58 = 273.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.13/1,232.58 = 273.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.13x = 1,232.58 × 273.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.13x = 337,702.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,702.27/822.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.77

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