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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.83, 1,243.17 and 281.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.83, 1,243.17 and 281.03 is: 421.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.83 : 1,243.17 = 281.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.83/1,243.17 = 281.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.83x = 1,243.17 × 281.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.83x = 349,361.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,361.85/828.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.51

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