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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.57, 1,182.85 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.57, 1,182.85 and 211.44 is: 317.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.57 : 1,182.85 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.57/1,182.85 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.57x = 1,182.85 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.57x = 250,101.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,101.80/788.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.16

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