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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.63, 1,233.92 and 274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.63, 1,233.92 and 274.80 is: 412.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.63 : 1,233.92 = 274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.63/1,233.92 = 274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.63x = 1,233.92 × 274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.63x = 339,079.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,079.20/822.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.19

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