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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.80, 1,184.69 and 212.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.80, 1,184.69 and 212.66 is: 318.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.80 : 1,184.69 = 212.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.80/1,184.69 = 212.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.80x = 1,184.69 × 212.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.80x = 251,930.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,930.78/789.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.98

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