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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.82, 1,183.25 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.82, 1,183.25 and 211.68 is: 317.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.82 : 1,183.25 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.82/1,183.25 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.82x = 1,183.25 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.82x = 250,469.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,469.30/788.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.52

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