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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.12, 1,242.20 and 280.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.12, 1,242.20 and 280.16 is: 420.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.12 : 1,242.20 = 280.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.12/1,242.20 = 280.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.12x = 1,242.20 × 280.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.12x = 348,014.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,014.75/828.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.25

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