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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.17, 1,242.80 and 341.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.17, 1,242.80 and 341.22 is: 512.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.17 : 1,242.80 = 341.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.17/1,242.80 = 341.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.17x = 1,242.80 × 341.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.17x = 424,068.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,068.22/828.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.05

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