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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.24, 1,241.99 and 314.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.24, 1,241.99 and 314.88 is: 472.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.24 : 1,241.99 = 314.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.24/1,241.99 = 314.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.24x = 1,241.99 × 314.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.24x = 391,077.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,077.81/828.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.18

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