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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.58, 1,187.38 and 214.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.58, 1,187.38 and 214.46 is: 321.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.58 : 1,187.38 = 214.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.58/1,187.38 = 214.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.58x = 1,187.38 × 214.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.58x = 254,645.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,645.51/791.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.69

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