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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.93, 1,243.39 and 212.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.93, 1,243.39 and 212.63 is: 318.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.93 : 1,243.39 = 212.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.93/1,243.39 = 212.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.93x = 1,243.39 × 212.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.93x = 264,385.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,385.86/828.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.95

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