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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.56, 1,182.88 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.56, 1,182.88 and 211.44 is: 317.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.56 : 1,182.88 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.56/1,182.88 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.56x = 1,182.88 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.56x = 250,108.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,108.15/788.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.17

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