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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.80, 1,243.18 and 341.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.80, 1,243.18 and 341.88 is: 512.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.80 : 1,243.18 = 341.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.80/1,243.18 = 341.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.80x = 1,243.18 × 341.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.80x = 425,018.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,018.38/828.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.81

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