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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.20, 1,183.78 and 212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.20, 1,183.78 and 212.08 is: 318.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.20 : 1,183.78 = 212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.20/1,183.78 = 212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.20x = 1,183.78 × 212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.20x = 251,056.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,056.06/789.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.11

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