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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.42, 1,233.72 and 274.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.42, 1,233.72 and 274.86 is: 412.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.42 : 1,233.72 = 274.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.42/1,233.72 = 274.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.42x = 1,233.72 × 274.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.42x = 339,100.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,100.28/822.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.32

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