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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.80, 1,243.09 and 212.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.80, 1,243.09 and 212.47 is: 318.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.80 : 1,243.09 = 212.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.80/1,243.09 = 212.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.80x = 1,243.09 × 212.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.80x = 264,112.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,112.05/828.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.67

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