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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.28, 1,242.12 and 243.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.28, 1,242.12 and 243.11 is: 364.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.28 : 1,242.12 = 243.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.28/1,242.12 = 243.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.28x = 1,242.12 × 243.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.28x = 301,971.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,971.79/828.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.58

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