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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.23, 1,242.03 and 341.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.23, 1,242.03 and 341.11 is: 511.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.23 : 1,242.03 = 341.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.23/1,242.03 = 341.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.23x = 1,242.03 × 341.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.23x = 423,671.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,671.69/828.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.54

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