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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.98, 1,187.97 and 214.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.98, 1,187.97 and 214.85 is: 322.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.98 : 1,187.97 = 214.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.98/1,187.97 = 214.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.98x = 1,187.97 × 214.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.98x = 255,237.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,237.79/791.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.28

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