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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.15, 1,233.36 and 274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.15, 1,233.36 and 274.28 is: 411.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.15 : 1,233.36 = 274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.15/1,233.36 = 274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.15x = 1,233.36 × 274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.15x = 338,279.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,279.81/822.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.46

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