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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.59, 1,182.90 and 211.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.59, 1,182.90 and 211.46 is: 317.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.59 : 1,182.90 = 211.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.59/1,182.90 = 211.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.59x = 1,182.90 × 211.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.59x = 250,136.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,136.03/788.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.19

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