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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.17, 1,233.41 and 274.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.17, 1,233.41 and 274.30 is: 411.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.17 : 1,233.41 = 274.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.17/1,233.41 = 274.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.17x = 1,233.41 × 274.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.17x = 338,322.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,322.99/822.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.50

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