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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.44, 1,233.31 and 274.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.44, 1,233.31 and 274.48 is: 411.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.44 : 1,233.31 = 274.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.44/1,233.31 = 274.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.44x = 1,233.31 × 274.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.44x = 338,518.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,518.93/822.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.60

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