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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.88, 1,243.64 and 281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.88, 1,243.64 and 281.20 is: 421.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.88 : 1,243.64 = 281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.88/1,243.64 = 281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.88x = 1,243.64 × 281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.88x = 349,711.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,711.57/828.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.91

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