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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.96, 1,187.96 and 214.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.96, 1,187.96 and 214.84 is: 322.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.96 : 1,187.96 = 214.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.96/1,187.96 = 214.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.96x = 1,187.96 × 214.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.96x = 255,221.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,221.33/791.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.27

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