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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.03, 1,242.03 and 340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.03, 1,242.03 and 340.80 is: 511.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.03 : 1,242.03 = 340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.03/1,242.03 = 340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.03x = 1,242.03 × 340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.03x = 423,283.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,283.82/828.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.19

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