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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.79, 1,242.36 and 342.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.79, 1,242.36 and 342.11 is: 512.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.79 : 1,242.36 = 342.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.79/1,242.36 = 342.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.79x = 1,242.36 × 342.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.79x = 425,026.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,026.89/828.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.83

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