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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.48, 1,242.60 and 280.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.48, 1,242.60 and 280.56 is: 420.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.48 : 1,242.60 = 280.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.48/1,242.60 = 280.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.48x = 1,242.60 × 280.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.48x = 348,623.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,623.86/828.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.80

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