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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.69, 1,233.77 and 274.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.69, 1,233.77 and 274.73 is: 412.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.69 : 1,233.77 = 274.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.69/1,233.77 = 274.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.69x = 1,233.77 × 274.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.69x = 338,946.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,946.09/822.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.00

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