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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.51, 1,184.22 and 212.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.51, 1,184.22 and 212.37 is: 318.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.51 : 1,184.22 = 212.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.51/1,184.22 = 212.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.51x = 1,184.22 × 212.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.51x = 251,492.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,492.80/789.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.54

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