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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.89, 1,234.26 and 275.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.89, 1,234.26 and 275.03 is: 412.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.89 : 1,234.26 = 275.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.89/1,234.26 = 275.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.89x = 1,234.26 × 275.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.89x = 339,452.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,452.36/822.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.51

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