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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.77, 1,242.27 and 280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.77, 1,242.27 and 280.76 is: 420.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.77 : 1,242.27 = 280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.77/1,242.27 = 280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.77x = 1,242.27 × 280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.77x = 348,773.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,773.51/828.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.84

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