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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.48, 1,233.79 and 274.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.48, 1,233.79 and 274.66 is: 412.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.48 : 1,233.79 = 274.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.48/1,233.79 = 274.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.48x = 1,233.79 × 274.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.48x = 338,873.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,873.62/822.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.01

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