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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.87, 1,243.45 and 341.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.87, 1,243.45 and 341.65 is: 512.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.87 : 1,243.45 = 341.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.87/1,243.45 = 341.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.87x = 1,243.45 × 341.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.87x = 424,824.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,824.69/828.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.54

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