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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.65, 1,234.11 and 274.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.65, 1,234.11 and 274.83 is: 412.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.65 : 1,234.11 = 274.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.65/1,234.11 = 274.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.65x = 1,234.11 × 274.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.65x = 339,170.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,170.45/822.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.29

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