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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.30, 1,241.78 and 341.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.30, 1,241.78 and 341.22 is: 511.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.30 : 1,241.78 = 341.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.30/1,241.78 = 341.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.30x = 1,241.78 × 341.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.30x = 423,720.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,720.17/828.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.55

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