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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.65, 1,239.93 and 210.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.65, 1,239.93 and 210.37 is: 315.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.65 : 1,239.93 = 210.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.65/1,239.93 = 210.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.65x = 1,239.93 × 210.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.65x = 260,840.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,840.97/826.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.54

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