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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.96, 1,243.40 and 281.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.96, 1,243.40 and 281.12 is: 421.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.96 : 1,243.40 = 281.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.96/1,243.40 = 281.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.96x = 1,243.40 × 281.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.96x = 349,544.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,544.61/828.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.67

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