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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.20, 1,186.62 and 214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.20, 1,186.62 and 214.12 is: 321.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.20 : 1,186.62 = 214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.20/1,186.62 = 214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.20x = 1,186.62 × 214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.20x = 254,079.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,079.07/791.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.13

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