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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.98, 1,243.45 and 212.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.98, 1,243.45 and 212.68 is: 319.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.98 : 1,243.45 = 212.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.98/1,243.45 = 212.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.98x = 1,243.45 × 212.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.98x = 264,454.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,454.10/828.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.01

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