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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.97, 1,243.44 and 212.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.97, 1,243.44 and 212.67 is: 319.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.97 : 1,243.44 = 212.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.97/1,243.44 = 212.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.97x = 1,243.44 × 212.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.97x = 264,436.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,436.17/828.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.00

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