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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.42, 1,184.13 and 212.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.42, 1,184.13 and 212.28 is: 318.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.42 : 1,184.13 = 212.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.42/1,184.13 = 212.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.42x = 1,184.13 × 212.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.42x = 251,367.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,367.12/789.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.42

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