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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.94, 1,183.42 and 211.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.94, 1,183.42 and 211.81 is: 317.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.94 : 1,183.42 = 211.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.94/1,183.42 = 211.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.94x = 1,183.42 × 211.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.94x = 250,660.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,660.19/788.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.72

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