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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.46, 1,239.65 and 210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.46, 1,239.65 and 210.18 is: 315.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.46 : 1,239.65 = 210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.46/1,239.65 = 210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.46x = 1,239.65 × 210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.46x = 260,548.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,548.59/826.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.26

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