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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.72, 1,183.08 and 211.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.72, 1,183.08 and 211.59 is: 317.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.72 : 1,183.08 = 211.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.72/1,183.08 = 211.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.72x = 1,183.08 × 211.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.72x = 250,327.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,327.90/788.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.39

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