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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.35, 1,242.62 and 273.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.35, 1,242.62 and 273.14 is: 409.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.35 : 1,242.62 = 273.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.35/1,242.62 = 273.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.35x = 1,242.62 × 273.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.35x = 339,401.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,401.65/828.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.73

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