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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.22, 1,233.56 and 274.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.22, 1,233.56 and 274.45 is: 411.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.22 : 1,233.56 = 274.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.22/1,233.56 = 274.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.22x = 1,233.56 × 274.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.22x = 338,550.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,550.54/822.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.75

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