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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828, 1,241.99 and 211.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828, 1,241.99 and 211.70 is: 317.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828 : 1,241.99 = 211.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828/1,241.99 = 211.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828x = 1,241.99 × 211.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828x = 262,922.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,922.01/828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.54

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