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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.93, 1,243.41 and 281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.93, 1,243.41 and 281.16 is: 421.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.93 : 1,243.41 = 281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.93/1,243.41 = 281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.93x = 1,243.41 × 281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.93x = 349,597.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,597.16/828.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.75

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