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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.84, 1,243.42 and 281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.84, 1,243.42 and 281 is: 421.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.84 : 1,243.42 = 281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.84/1,243.42 = 281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.84x = 1,243.42 × 281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.84x = 349,401.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,401.02/828.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.55

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