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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.74, 1,240.10 and 210.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.74, 1,240.10 and 210.44 is: 315.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.74 : 1,240.10 = 210.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.74/1,240.10 = 210.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.74x = 1,240.10 × 210.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.74x = 260,966.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,966.64/826.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.66

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