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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.11, 1,182.17 and 210.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.11, 1,182.17 and 210.98 is: 316.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.11 : 1,182.17 = 210.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.11/1,182.17 = 210.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.11x = 1,182.17 × 210.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.11x = 249,416.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,416.13/788.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.47

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