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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.42, 1,185.54 and 213.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.42, 1,185.54 and 213.34 is: 319.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.42 : 1,185.54 = 213.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.42/1,185.54 = 213.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.42x = 1,185.54 × 213.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.42x = 252,923.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,923.10/790.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.99

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