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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.58, 1,243.03 and 243.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.58, 1,243.03 and 243.58 is: 365.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.58 : 1,243.03 = 243.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.58/1,243.03 = 243.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.58x = 1,243.03 × 243.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.58x = 302,777.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,777.25/828.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.42

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