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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.35, 1,184.04 and 212.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.35, 1,184.04 and 212.21 is: 318.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.35 : 1,184.04 = 212.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.35/1,184.04 = 212.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.35x = 1,184.04 × 212.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.35x = 251,265.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,265.13/789.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.32

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