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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.49, 1,233.75 and 274.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.49, 1,233.75 and 274.65 is: 411.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.49 : 1,233.75 = 274.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.49/1,233.75 = 274.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.49x = 1,233.75 × 274.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.49x = 338,849.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,849.44/822.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.98

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