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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.02, 1,242.10 and 341.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.02, 1,242.10 and 341.18 is: 511.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.02 : 1,242.10 = 341.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.02/1,242.10 = 341.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.02x = 1,242.10 × 341.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.02x = 423,779.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,779.68/828.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.80

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