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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.84, 1,187.70 and 214.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.84, 1,187.70 and 214.71 is: 322.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.84 : 1,187.70 = 214.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.84/1,187.70 = 214.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.84x = 1,187.70 × 214.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.84x = 255,011.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,011.07/791.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.05

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