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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.53, 1,188.81 and 215.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.53, 1,188.81 and 215.40 is: 323.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.53 : 1,188.81 = 215.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.53/1,188.81 = 215.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.53x = 1,188.81 × 215.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.53x = 256,074.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,074.13/792.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.11

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