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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.64, 1,187.48 and 214.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.64, 1,187.48 and 214.52 is: 321.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.64 : 1,187.48 = 214.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.64/1,187.48 = 214.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.64x = 1,187.48 × 214.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.64x = 254,738.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,738.21/791.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.79

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