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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.04, 1,241.25 and 279.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.04, 1,241.25 and 279.84 is: 419.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.04 : 1,241.25 = 279.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.04/1,241.25 = 279.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.04x = 1,241.25 × 279.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.04x = 347,351.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,351.40/828.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.49

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