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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.32, 1,233.62 and 274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.32, 1,233.62 and 274.64 is: 412.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.32 : 1,233.62 = 274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.32/1,233.62 = 274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.32x = 1,233.62 × 274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.32x = 338,801.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,801.40/822.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.01

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