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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.10, 1,241.41 and 307.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.10, 1,241.41 and 307.99 is: 461.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.10 : 1,241.41 = 307.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.10/1,241.41 = 307.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.10x = 1,241.41 × 307.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.10x = 382,341.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,341.87/828.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.71

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