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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.90, 1,244.07 and 342.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.90, 1,244.07 and 342.36 is: 513.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.90 : 1,244.07 = 342.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.90/1,244.07 = 342.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.90x = 1,244.07 × 342.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.90x = 425,919.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,919.81/828.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.84

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