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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.75, 1,187.63 and 214.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.75, 1,187.63 and 214.63 is: 321.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.75 : 1,187.63 = 214.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.75/1,187.63 = 214.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.75x = 1,187.63 × 214.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.75x = 254,901.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,901.03/791.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.95

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