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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.24, 1,183.76 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.24, 1,183.76 and 212.16 is: 318.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.24 : 1,183.76 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.24/1,183.76 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.24x = 1,183.76 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.24x = 251,146.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,146.52/789.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.21

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