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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.78, 1,242.95 and 341.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.78, 1,242.95 and 341.72 is: 512.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.78 : 1,242.95 = 341.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.78/1,242.95 = 341.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.78x = 1,242.95 × 341.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.78x = 424,737.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,737.61/828.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.48

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