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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.62, 1,233.94 and 267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.62, 1,233.94 and 267.44 is: 401.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.62 : 1,233.94 = 267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.62/1,233.94 = 267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.62x = 1,233.94 × 267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.62x = 330,004.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,004.91/822.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.16

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