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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.21, 1,240.76 and 210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.21, 1,240.76 and 210.94 is: 316.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.21 : 1,240.76 = 210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.21/1,240.76 = 210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.21x = 1,240.76 × 210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.21x = 261,723.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,723.34/827.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.39

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