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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.02, 1,242.14 and 341.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.02, 1,242.14 and 341.42 is: 512.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.02 : 1,242.14 = 341.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.02/1,242.14 = 341.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.02x = 1,242.14 × 341.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.02x = 424,083.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,083.52/828.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.16

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