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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.52, 1,188.62 and 215.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.52, 1,188.62 and 215.26 is: 322.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.52 : 1,188.62 = 215.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.52/1,188.62 = 215.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.52x = 1,188.62 × 215.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.52x = 255,862.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,862.34/792.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.85

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