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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.80, 1,242.72 and 280.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.80, 1,242.72 and 280.69 is: 420.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.80 : 1,242.72 = 280.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.80/1,242.72 = 280.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.80x = 1,242.72 × 280.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.80x = 348,819.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,819.08/828.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.87

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