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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.82, 1,186.23 and 213.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.82, 1,186.23 and 213.74 is: 320.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.82 : 1,186.23 = 213.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.82/1,186.23 = 213.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.82x = 1,186.23 × 213.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.82x = 253,544.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,544.80/790.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.61

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