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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.59, 1,233.43 and 274.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.59, 1,233.43 and 274.48 is: 411.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.59 : 1,233.43 = 274.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.59/1,233.43 = 274.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.59x = 1,233.43 × 274.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.59x = 338,548.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,548.10/822.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.56

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