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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.94, 1,234.20 and 302.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.94, 1,234.20 and 302.86 is: 454.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.94 : 1,234.20 = 302.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.94/1,234.20 = 302.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.94x = 1,234.20 × 302.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.94x = 373,789.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,789.81/822.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.21

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