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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.63, 1,187.46 and 214.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.63, 1,187.46 and 214.50 is: 321.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.63 : 1,187.46 = 214.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.63/1,187.46 = 214.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.63x = 1,187.46 × 214.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.63x = 254,710.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,710.17/791.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.76

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