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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.70, 1,187.41 and 214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.70, 1,187.41 and 214.44 is: 321.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.70 : 1,187.41 = 214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.70/1,187.41 = 214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.70x = 1,187.41 × 214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.70x = 254,627.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,627.13/791.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.62

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