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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.77, 1,187.64 and 214.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.77, 1,187.64 and 214.64 is: 321.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.77 : 1,187.64 = 214.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.77/1,187.64 = 214.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.77x = 1,187.64 × 214.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.77x = 254,915.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,915.05/791.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.96

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