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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.62, 1,241.85 and 341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.62, 1,241.85 and 341 is: 511.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.62 : 1,241.85 = 341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.62/1,241.85 = 341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.62x = 1,241.85 × 341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.62x = 423,470.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,470.85/828.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.06

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