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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.39, 1,233.67 and 274.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.39, 1,233.67 and 274.43 is: 411.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.39 : 1,233.67 = 274.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.39/1,233.67 = 274.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.39x = 1,233.67 × 274.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.39x = 338,549.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,549.89/822.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.67

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