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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.38, 1,239.46 and 210.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.38, 1,239.46 and 210.03 is: 315.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.38 : 1,239.46 = 210.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.38/1,239.46 = 210.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.38x = 1,239.46 × 210.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.38x = 260,324.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,324.31/826.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.02

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