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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.10, 1,242.18 and 280.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.10, 1,242.18 and 280.34 is: 420.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.10 : 1,242.18 = 280.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.10/1,242.18 = 280.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.10x = 1,242.18 × 280.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.10x = 348,226.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,226.53/828.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.51

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