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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.73, 1,184.42 and 212.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.73, 1,184.42 and 212.65 is: 318.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.73 : 1,184.42 = 212.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.73/1,184.42 = 212.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.73x = 1,184.42 × 212.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.73x = 251,865.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,865.85/789.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.93

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