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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.89, 1,234.27 and 302.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.89, 1,234.27 and 302.87 is: 454.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.89 : 1,234.27 = 302.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.89/1,234.27 = 302.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.89x = 1,234.27 × 302.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.89x = 373,821.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,821.84/822.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.28

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