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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.11, 1,242.38 and 280.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.11, 1,242.38 and 280.31 is: 420.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.11 : 1,242.38 = 280.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.11/1,242.38 = 280.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.11x = 1,242.38 × 280.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.11x = 348,246.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,246.03/828.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.53

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