Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.99, 1,187.99 and 214.87
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 791.99, 1,187.99 and 214.87 is: 322.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
791.99 : 1,187.99 = 214.87 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
791.99/1,187.99 = 214.87/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
791.99x = 1,187.99 × 214.87 - Step 4: Simplify right side
791.99x = 255,258.42 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 255,258.42/791.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322.30
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