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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.71, 1,233.92 and 274.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.71, 1,233.92 and 274.83 is: 412.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.71 : 1,233.92 = 274.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.71/1,233.92 = 274.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.71x = 1,233.92 × 274.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.71x = 339,116.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,116.86/822.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.20

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