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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.27, 1,233.48 and 259.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.27, 1,233.48 and 259.37 is: 389.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.27 : 1,233.48 = 259.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.27/1,233.48 = 259.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.27x = 1,233.48 × 259.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.27x = 319,921.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,921.54/822.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.07

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