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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.60, 1,187.39 and 214.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.60, 1,187.39 and 214.47 is: 321.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.60 : 1,187.39 = 214.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.60/1,187.39 = 214.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.60x = 1,187.39 × 214.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.60x = 254,660.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,660.07/791.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.71

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