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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.39, 1,242.59 and 341.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.39, 1,242.59 and 341.48 is: 512.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.39 : 1,242.59 = 341.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.39/1,242.59 = 341.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.39x = 1,242.59 × 341.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.39x = 424,319.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,319.63/828.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.22

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