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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.67, 1,243.01 and 280.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.67, 1,243.01 and 280.86 is: 421.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.67 : 1,243.01 = 280.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.67/1,243.01 = 280.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.67x = 1,243.01 × 280.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.67x = 349,111.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,111.79/828.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.29

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