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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.02, 1,241.04 and 340.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.02, 1,241.04 and 340.52 is: 510.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.02 : 1,241.04 = 340.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.02/1,241.04 = 340.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.02x = 1,241.04 × 340.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.02x = 422,598.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,598.94/828.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.37

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