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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.95, 1,187.92 and 214.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.95, 1,187.92 and 214.82 is: 322.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.95 : 1,187.92 = 214.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.95/1,187.92 = 214.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.95x = 1,187.92 × 214.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.95x = 255,188.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,188.97/791.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.23

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