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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.92, 1,187.79 and 214.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.92, 1,187.79 and 214.75 is: 322.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.92 : 1,187.79 = 214.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.92/1,187.79 = 214.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.92x = 1,187.79 × 214.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.92x = 255,077.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,077.90/791.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.10

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