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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.02, 1,239.03 and 209.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.02, 1,239.03 and 209.72 is: 314.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.02 : 1,239.03 = 209.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.02/1,239.03 = 209.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.02x = 1,239.03 × 209.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.02x = 259,852.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,852.47/826.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.58

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