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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.87, 1,242.34 and 341.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.87, 1,242.34 and 341.32 is: 511.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.87 : 1,242.34 = 341.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.87/1,242.34 = 341.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.87x = 1,242.34 × 341.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.87x = 424,035.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,035.49/828.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.58

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