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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.01, 1,238.90 and 209.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.01, 1,238.90 and 209.66 is: 314.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.01 : 1,238.90 = 209.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.01/1,238.90 = 209.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.01x = 1,238.90 × 209.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.01x = 259,741.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,741.58/826.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.46

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