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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.60, 1,243.35 and 341.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.60, 1,243.35 and 341.70 is: 512.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.60 : 1,243.35 = 341.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.60/1,243.35 = 341.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.60x = 1,243.35 × 341.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.60x = 424,852.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,852.70/828.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.74

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