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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.56, 1,233.90 and 274.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.56, 1,233.90 and 274.76 is: 412.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.56 : 1,233.90 = 274.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.56/1,233.90 = 274.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.56x = 1,233.90 × 274.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.56x = 339,026.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,026.36/822.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.16

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