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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.90, 1,234.49 and 275.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.90, 1,234.49 and 275.02 is: 412.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.90 : 1,234.49 = 275.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.90/1,234.49 = 275.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.90x = 1,234.49 × 275.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.90x = 339,509.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,509.44/822.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.58

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