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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.20, 1,242.20 and 341.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.20, 1,242.20 and 341.19 is: 511.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.20 : 1,242.20 = 341.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.20/1,242.20 = 341.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.20x = 1,242.20 × 341.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.20x = 423,827.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,827.07/828.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.74

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