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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.39, 1,186.94 and 214.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.39, 1,186.94 and 214.13 is: 321.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.39 : 1,186.94 = 214.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.39/1,186.94 = 214.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.39x = 1,186.94 × 214.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.39x = 254,152.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,152.46/791.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.15

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