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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.07, 1,242.03 and 243.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.07, 1,242.03 and 243.02 is: 364.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.07 : 1,242.03 = 243.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.07/1,242.03 = 243.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.07x = 1,242.03 × 243.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.07x = 301,838.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,838.13/828.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.51

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