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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.71, 1,189.06 and 215.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.71, 1,189.06 and 215.58 is: 323.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.71 : 1,189.06 = 215.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.71/1,189.06 = 215.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.71x = 1,189.06 × 215.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.71x = 256,337.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,337.02/792.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.37

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