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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789, 1,183.50 and 211.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789, 1,183.50 and 211.88 is: 317.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789 : 1,183.50 = 211.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789/1,183.50 = 211.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789x = 1,183.50 × 211.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789x = 250,754.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,754.06/789
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.81

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