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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.13, 1,186.56 and 214.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.13, 1,186.56 and 214.01 is: 320.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.13 : 1,186.56 = 214.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.13/1,186.56 = 214.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.13x = 1,186.56 × 214.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.13x = 253,935.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,935.71/791.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.98

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