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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.29, 1,233.43 and 274.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.29, 1,233.43 and 274.47 is: 411.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.29 : 1,233.43 = 274.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.29/1,233.43 = 274.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.29x = 1,233.43 × 274.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.29x = 338,542.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,542.70/822.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.71

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