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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.51, 1,242.95 and 280.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.51, 1,242.95 and 280.77 is: 421.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.51 : 1,242.95 = 280.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.51/1,242.95 = 280.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.51x = 1,242.95 × 280.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.51x = 348,981.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,981.67/828.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.22

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