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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.97, 1,240.45 and 210.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.97, 1,240.45 and 210.68 is: 316.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.97 : 1,240.45 = 210.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.97/1,240.45 = 210.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.97x = 1,240.45 × 210.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.97x = 261,342.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,342.91/826.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.03

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