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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829.28, 1,243.44 and 341.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829.28, 1,243.44 and 341.75 is: 512.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829.28 : 1,243.44 = 341.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829.28/1,243.44 = 341.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829.28x = 1,243.44 × 341.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829.28x = 424,939.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,939.40/829.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.42

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