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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.08, 1,185.12 and 212.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.08, 1,185.12 and 212.94 is: 319.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.08 : 1,185.12 = 212.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.08/1,185.12 = 212.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.08x = 1,185.12 × 212.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.08x = 252,359.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,359.45/790.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.41

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