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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.55, 1,185.87 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.55, 1,185.87 and 213.44 is: 320.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.55 : 1,185.87 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.55/1,185.87 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.55x = 1,185.87 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.55x = 253,112.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,112.09/790.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.17

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