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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.42, 1,187.04 and 214.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.42, 1,187.04 and 214.34 is: 321.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.42 : 1,187.04 = 214.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.42/1,187.04 = 214.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.42x = 1,187.04 × 214.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.42x = 254,430.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,430.15/791.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.49

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