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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.32, 1,243.08 and 341.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.32, 1,243.08 and 341.68 is: 512.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.32 : 1,243.08 = 341.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.32/1,243.08 = 341.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.32x = 1,243.08 × 341.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.32x = 424,735.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,735.57/828.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.77

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