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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.55, 1,242.93 and 273.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.55, 1,242.93 and 273.21 is: 409.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.55 : 1,242.93 = 273.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.55/1,242.93 = 273.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.55x = 1,242.93 × 273.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.55x = 339,580.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,580.91/828.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.85

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