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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.99, 1,243.44 and 243.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.99, 1,243.44 and 243.97 is: 365.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.99 : 1,243.44 = 243.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.99/1,243.44 = 243.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.99x = 1,243.44 × 243.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.99x = 303,362.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,362.06/828.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.94

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