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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.09, 1,182.11 and 210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.09, 1,182.11 and 210.96 is: 316.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.09 : 1,182.11 = 210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.09/1,182.11 = 210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.09x = 1,182.11 × 210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.09x = 249,376.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,376.87/788.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.43

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