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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.17, 1,242.30 and 280.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.17, 1,242.30 and 280.71 is: 421.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.17 : 1,242.30 = 280.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.17/1,242.30 = 280.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.17x = 1,242.30 × 280.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.17x = 348,726.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,726.03/828.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.08

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