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