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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.43, 1,242.84 and 280.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.43, 1,242.84 and 280.61 is: 420.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.43 : 1,242.84 = 280.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.43/1,242.84 = 280.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.43x = 1,242.84 × 280.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.43x = 348,759.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,759.82/828.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.99

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