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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.52, 1,242.54 and 280.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.52, 1,242.54 and 280.60 is: 420.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.52 : 1,242.54 = 280.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.52/1,242.54 = 280.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.52x = 1,242.54 × 280.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.52x = 348,656.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,656.72/828.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.82

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