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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.80, 1,240.19 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.80, 1,240.19 and 210.52 is: 315.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.80 : 1,240.19 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.80/1,240.19 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.80x = 1,240.19 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.80x = 261,084.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,084.80/826.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.78

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