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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.54, 1,188.60 and 215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.54, 1,188.60 and 215.28 is: 322.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.54 : 1,188.60 = 215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.54/1,188.60 = 215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.54x = 1,188.60 × 215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.54x = 255,881.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,881.81/792.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.86

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