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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.48, 1,233.28 and 274.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.48, 1,233.28 and 274.52 is: 411.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.48 : 1,233.28 = 274.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.48/1,233.28 = 274.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.48x = 1,233.28 × 274.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.48x = 338,560.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,560.03/822.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.63

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