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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.85, 1,234.35 and 275.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.85, 1,234.35 and 275.09 is: 412.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.85 : 1,234.35 = 275.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.85/1,234.35 = 275.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.85x = 1,234.35 × 275.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.85x = 339,551.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,551.17/822.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.65

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