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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.56, 1,184.35 and 212.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.56, 1,184.35 and 212.44 is: 318.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.56 : 1,184.35 = 212.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.56/1,184.35 = 212.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.56x = 1,184.35 × 212.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.56x = 251,603.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,603.31/789.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.66

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