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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.10, 1,188.02 and 214.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.10, 1,188.02 and 214.84 is: 322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.10 : 1,188.02 = 214.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.10/1,188.02 = 214.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.10x = 1,188.02 × 214.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.10x = 255,234.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,234.22/792.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.22

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