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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.96, 1,184.96 and 212.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.96, 1,184.96 and 212.84 is: 319.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.96 : 1,184.96 = 212.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.96/1,184.96 = 212.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.96x = 1,184.96 × 212.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.96x = 252,199.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,199.90/789.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.26

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