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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.64, 1,188.90 and 215.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.64, 1,188.90 and 215.50 is: 323.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.64 : 1,188.90 = 215.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.64/1,188.90 = 215.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.64x = 1,188.90 × 215.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.64x = 256,207.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,207.95/792.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.23

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