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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.88, 1,243.50 and 281.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.88, 1,243.50 and 281.08 is: 421.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.88 : 1,243.50 = 281.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.88/1,243.50 = 281.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.88x = 1,243.50 × 281.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.88x = 349,522.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,522.98/828.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.68

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