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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.92, 1,243.60 and 335.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.92, 1,243.60 and 335.36 is: 503.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.92 : 1,243.60 = 335.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.92/1,243.60 = 335.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.92x = 1,243.60 × 335.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.92x = 417,055.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,055.97/828.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.13

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