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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.97, 1,242.90 and 280.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.97, 1,242.90 and 280.94 is: 421.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.97 : 1,242.90 = 280.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.97/1,242.90 = 280.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.97x = 1,242.90 × 280.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.97x = 349,174.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,174.11/828.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.22

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