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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.60, 1,188.84 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.60, 1,188.84 and 215.46 is: 323.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.60 : 1,188.84 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.60/1,188.84 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.60x = 1,188.84 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.60x = 256,147.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,147.47/792.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.17

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