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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.76, 1,233.96 and 275.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.76, 1,233.96 and 275.02 is: 412.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.76 : 1,233.96 = 275.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.76/1,233.96 = 275.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.76x = 1,233.96 × 275.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.76x = 339,363.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,363.68/822.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.47

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