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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.99, 1,240.47 and 210.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.99, 1,240.47 and 210.74 is: 316.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.99 : 1,240.47 = 210.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.99/1,240.47 = 210.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.99x = 1,240.47 × 210.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.99x = 261,416.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,416.65/826.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.11

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