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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.12, 1,185.10 and 212.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.12, 1,185.10 and 212.96 is: 319.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.12 : 1,185.10 = 212.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.12/1,185.10 = 212.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.12x = 1,185.10 × 212.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.12x = 252,378.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,378.90/790.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.42

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