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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.75, 1,242.30 and 342.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.75, 1,242.30 and 342.21 is: 512.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.75 : 1,242.30 = 342.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.75/1,242.30 = 342.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.75x = 1,242.30 × 342.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.75x = 425,127.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,127.48/828.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.97

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