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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.48, 1,233.73 and 267.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.48, 1,233.73 and 267.17 is: 400.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.48 : 1,233.73 = 267.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.48/1,233.73 = 267.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.48x = 1,233.73 × 267.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.48x = 329,620.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,620.22/822.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.76

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