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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.95, 1,186.29 and 213.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.95, 1,186.29 and 213.69 is: 320.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.95 : 1,186.29 = 213.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.95/1,186.29 = 213.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.95x = 1,186.29 × 213.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.95x = 253,497.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,497.24/790.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.50

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