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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.33, 1,242.66 and 280.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.33, 1,242.66 and 280.49 is: 420.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.33 : 1,242.66 = 280.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.33/1,242.66 = 280.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.33x = 1,242.66 × 280.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.33x = 348,558.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,558.91/828.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.80

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