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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.88, 1,234.36 and 275.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.88, 1,234.36 and 275.04 is: 412.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.88 : 1,234.36 = 275.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.88/1,234.36 = 275.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.88x = 1,234.36 × 275.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.88x = 339,498.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,498.37/822.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.57

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