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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.59, 1,233.40 and 274.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.59, 1,233.40 and 274.62 is: 411.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.59 : 1,233.40 = 274.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.59/1,233.40 = 274.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.59x = 1,233.40 × 274.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.59x = 338,716.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,716.31/822.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.77

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