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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.64, 1,243.08 and 341.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.64, 1,243.08 and 341.74 is: 512.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.64 : 1,243.08 = 341.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.64/1,243.08 = 341.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.64x = 1,243.08 × 341.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.64x = 424,810.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,810.16/828.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.66

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