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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.48, 1,233.74 and 274.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.48, 1,233.74 and 274.72 is: 412.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.48 : 1,233.74 = 274.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.48/1,233.74 = 274.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.48x = 1,233.74 × 274.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.48x = 338,933.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,933.05/822.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.09

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