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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.02, 1,241.91 and 280.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.02, 1,241.91 and 280.23 is: 420.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.02 : 1,241.91 = 280.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.02/1,241.91 = 280.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.02x = 1,241.91 × 280.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.02x = 348,020.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,020.44/828.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.31

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