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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.43, 1,242.74 and 280.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.43, 1,242.74 and 280.67 is: 421.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.43 : 1,242.74 = 280.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.43/1,242.74 = 280.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.43x = 1,242.74 × 280.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.43x = 348,794.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,794.32/828.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.03

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