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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.41, 1,187.12 and 214.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.41, 1,187.12 and 214.29 is: 321.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.41 : 1,187.12 = 214.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.41/1,187.12 = 214.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.41x = 1,187.12 × 214.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.41x = 254,380.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,380.94/791.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.43

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