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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.12, 1,183.60 and 211.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.12, 1,183.60 and 211.96 is: 317.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.12 : 1,183.60 = 211.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.12/1,183.60 = 211.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.12x = 1,183.60 × 211.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.12x = 250,875.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,875.86/789.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.92

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