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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.47, 1,233.26 and 274.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.47, 1,233.26 and 274.36 is: 411.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.47 : 1,233.26 = 274.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.47/1,233.26 = 274.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.47x = 1,233.26 × 274.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.47x = 338,352.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,352.76/822.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.38

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