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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.70, 1,233.99 and 267.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.70, 1,233.99 and 267.41 is: 401.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.70 : 1,233.99 = 267.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.70/1,233.99 = 267.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.70x = 1,233.99 × 267.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.70x = 329,979.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,979.99/822.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.09

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