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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.63, 1,242.82 and 273.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.63, 1,242.82 and 273.35 is: 409.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.63 : 1,242.82 = 273.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.63/1,242.82 = 273.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.63x = 1,242.82 × 273.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.63x = 339,724.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,724.85/828.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.98

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