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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.41, 1,233.63 and 274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.41, 1,233.63 and 274.59 is: 411.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.41 : 1,233.63 = 274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.41/1,233.63 = 274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.41x = 1,233.63 × 274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.41x = 338,742.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,742.46/822.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.89

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