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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.06, 1,188.12 and 214.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.06, 1,188.12 and 214.94 is: 322.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.06 : 1,188.12 = 214.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.06/1,188.12 = 214.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.06x = 1,188.12 × 214.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.06x = 255,374.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,374.51/792.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.42

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