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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.91, 1,234.31 and 275.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.91, 1,234.31 and 275.06 is: 412.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.91 : 1,234.31 = 275.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.91/1,234.31 = 275.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.91x = 1,234.31 × 275.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.91x = 339,511.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,511.02/822.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.57

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