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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.83, 1,243.35 and 280.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.83, 1,243.35 and 280.87 is: 421.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.83 : 1,243.35 = 280.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.83/1,243.35 = 280.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.83x = 1,243.35 × 280.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.83x = 349,216.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,216.61/828.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.34

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