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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.71, 1,187.52 and 214.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.71, 1,187.52 and 214.59 is: 321.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.71 : 1,187.52 = 214.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.71/1,187.52 = 214.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.71x = 1,187.52 × 214.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.71x = 254,829.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,829.92/791.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.87

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