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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.29, 1,183.91 and 212.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.29, 1,183.91 and 212.17 is: 318.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.29 : 1,183.91 = 212.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.29/1,183.91 = 212.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.29x = 1,183.91 × 212.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.29x = 251,186.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,186.16/789.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.24

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