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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.86, 1,189.30 and 215.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.86, 1,189.30 and 215.72 is: 323.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.86 : 1,189.30 = 215.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.86/1,189.30 = 215.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.86x = 1,189.30 × 215.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.86x = 256,555.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,555.80/792.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.58

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