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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.49, 1,233.80 and 274.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.49, 1,233.80 and 274.67 is: 412.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.49 : 1,233.80 = 274.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.49/1,233.80 = 274.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.49x = 1,233.80 × 274.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.49x = 338,890.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,890.59/822.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.03

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