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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.50, 1,242.78 and 273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.50, 1,242.78 and 273.20 is: 409.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.50 : 1,242.78 = 273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.50/1,242.78 = 273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.50x = 1,242.78 × 273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.50x = 339,527.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,527.50/828.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.81

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