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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.57, 1,187.34 and 214.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.57, 1,187.34 and 214.45 is: 321.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.57 : 1,187.34 = 214.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.57/1,187.34 = 214.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.57x = 1,187.34 × 214.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.57x = 254,625.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,625.06/791.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.67

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