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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.47, 1,242.68 and 280.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.47, 1,242.68 and 280.58 is: 420.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.47 : 1,242.68 = 280.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.47/1,242.68 = 280.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.47x = 1,242.68 × 280.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.47x = 348,663.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,663.54/828.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.85

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