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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.51, 1,187.27 and 214.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.51, 1,187.27 and 214.39 is: 321.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.51 : 1,187.27 = 214.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.51/1,187.27 = 214.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.51x = 1,187.27 × 214.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.51x = 254,535.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,535.31/791.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.58

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