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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.84, 1,234.14 and 275.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.84, 1,234.14 and 275.01 is: 412.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.84 : 1,234.14 = 275.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.84/1,234.14 = 275.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.84x = 1,234.14 × 275.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.84x = 339,400.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,400.84/822.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.47

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