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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.36, 1,242.27 and 280.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.36, 1,242.27 and 280.53 is: 420.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.36 : 1,242.27 = 280.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.36/1,242.27 = 280.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.36x = 1,242.27 × 280.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.36x = 348,494.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,494.00/828.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.70

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